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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,468 and 393,012

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,468 and 393,012 is: 855,877.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,468 : 393,012 = 393,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,468/393,012 = 393,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,468x = 393,012 × 393,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,468x = 154,458,432,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,458,432,144/180,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855,877.12

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