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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,997 and 389,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,997 and 389,612 is: 838,674.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,997 : 389,612 = 389,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,997/389,612 = 389,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,997x = 389,612 × 389,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,997x = 151,797,510,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,797,510,544/180,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,674.18

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