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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,938 and 385,922

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,938 and 385,922 is: 823,131.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,938 : 385,922 = 385,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,938/385,922 = 385,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,938x = 385,922 × 385,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,938x = 148,935,790,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,935,790,084/180,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,131.63

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