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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,401 and 389,709

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,401 and 389,709 is: 841,863.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,401 : 389,709 = 389,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,401/389,709 = 389,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,401x = 389,709 × 389,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,401x = 151,873,104,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,873,104,681/180,401
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841,863.98

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