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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,988 and 389,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,988 and 389,722 is: 839,189.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,988 : 389,722 = 389,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,988/389,722 = 389,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,988x = 389,722 × 389,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,988x = 151,883,237,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,883,237,284/180,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,189.54

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