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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,352 and 391,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,352 and 391,808 is: 851,188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,352 : 391,808 = 391,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,352/391,808 = 391,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,352x = 391,808 × 391,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,352x = 153,513,508,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,513,508,864/180,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,188.28

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