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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,898 and 366,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,898 and 366,722 is: 743,430.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,898 : 366,722 = 366,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,898/366,722 = 366,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,898x = 366,722 × 366,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,898x = 134,485,025,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,485,025,284/180,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,430.14

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