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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,348 and 391,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,348 and 391,800 is: 851,172.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,348 : 391,800 = 391,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,348/391,800 = 391,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,348x = 391,800 × 391,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,348x = 153,507,240,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,507,240,000/180,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,172.40

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