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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,998 and 366,859

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,998 and 366,859 is: 743,574.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,998 : 366,859 = 366,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,998/366,859 = 366,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,998x = 366,859 × 366,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,998x = 134,585,525,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,585,525,881/180,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,574.66

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