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Finding the Third Proportional to 83,109 and 180,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 83,109 and 180,150 is: 390,499.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,109 : 180,150 = 180,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,109/180,150 = 180,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,109x = 180,150 × 180,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,109x = 32,454,022,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,454,022,500/83,109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,499.49

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