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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,312 and 385,639.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,312 and 385,639.50 is: 824,780.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,312 : 385,639.50 = 385,639.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,312/385,639.50 = 385,639.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,312x = 385,639.50 × 385,639.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,312x = 148,717,823,960.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,717,823,960.25/180,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,780.51

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