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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,995 and 389,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,995 and 389,608 is: 838,666.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,995 : 389,608 = 389,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,995/389,608 = 389,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,995x = 389,608 × 389,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,995x = 151,794,393,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,794,393,664/180,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,666.23

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