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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,948 and 385,942

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,948 and 385,942 is: 823,171.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,948 : 385,942 = 385,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,948/385,942 = 385,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,948x = 385,942 × 385,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,948x = 148,951,227,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,951,227,364/180,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,171.45

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