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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,554 and 391,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,554 and 391,240 is: 847,772.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,554 : 391,240 = 391,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,554/391,240 = 391,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,554x = 391,240 × 391,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,554x = 153,068,737,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,068,737,600/180,554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,772.62

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