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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,403 and 389,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,403 and 389,712 is: 841,867.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,403 : 389,712 = 389,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,403/389,712 = 389,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,403x = 389,712 × 389,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,403x = 151,875,442,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,875,442,944/180,403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841,867.61

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