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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,888 and 392,904

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,888 and 392,904 is: 853,420.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,888 : 392,904 = 392,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,888/392,904 = 392,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,888x = 392,904 × 392,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,888x = 154,373,553,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,373,553,216/180,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853,420.64

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