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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,934.50 and 385,914

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,934.50 and 385,914 is: 823,113.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,934.50 : 385,914 = 385,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,934.50/385,914 = 385,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,934.50x = 385,914 × 385,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,934.50x = 148,929,615,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,929,615,396/180,934.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,113.42

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