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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,336 and 387,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,336 and 387,248 is: 831,564.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,336 : 387,248 = 387,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,336/387,248 = 387,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,336x = 387,248 × 387,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,336x = 149,961,013,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,961,013,504/180,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,564.49

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