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Finding the Third Proportional to 82,812 and 180,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 82,812 and 180,348 is: 392,761.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82,812 : 180,348 = 180,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82,812/180,348 = 180,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82,812x = 180,348 × 180,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82,812x = 32,525,401,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,525,401,104/82,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,761.93

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