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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,908 and 397,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,908 and 397,902 is: 875,174.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,908 : 397,902 = 397,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,908/397,902 = 397,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,908x = 397,902 × 397,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,908x = 158,326,001,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,326,001,604/180,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,174.13

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