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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,970 and 385,986

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,970 and 385,986 is: 823,259.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,970 : 385,986 = 385,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,970/385,986 = 385,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,970x = 385,986 × 385,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,970x = 148,985,192,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,985,192,196/180,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,259.06

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