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Finding the Third Proportional to 81,864 and 180,934

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Solution

The third proportional to 81,864 and 180,934 is: 399,896.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81,864 : 180,934 = 180,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81,864/180,934 = 180,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81,864x = 180,934 × 180,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81,864x = 32,737,112,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,737,112,356/81,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,896.32

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