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Finding the Third Proportional to 82,362 and 180,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 82,362 and 180,484 is: 395,503.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82,362 : 180,484 = 180,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82,362/180,484 = 180,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82,362x = 180,484 × 180,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82,362x = 32,574,474,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,574,474,256/82,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,503.68

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