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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,432 and 385,892

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,432 and 385,892 is: 825,311.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,432 : 385,892 = 385,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,432/385,892 = 385,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,432x = 385,892 × 385,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,432x = 148,912,635,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,912,635,664/180,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,311.67

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