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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,752 and 180,924

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,752 and 180,924 is: 426,483.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,752 : 180,924 = 180,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,752/180,924 = 180,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,752x = 180,924 × 180,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,752x = 32,733,493,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,733,493,776/76,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,483.92

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