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Finding the Third Proportional to 83,625 and 180,210

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Solution

The third proportional to 83,625 and 180,210 is: 388,348.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,625 : 180,210 = 180,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,625/180,210 = 180,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,625x = 180,210 × 180,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,625x = 32,475,644,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,475,644,100/83,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,348.51

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