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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,984 and 397,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,984 and 397,660 is: 873,742.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,984 : 397,660 = 397,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,984/397,660 = 397,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,984x = 397,660 × 397,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,984x = 158,133,475,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,133,475,600/180,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,742.85

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