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Finding the Third Proportional to 83,768 and 180,658

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Solution

The third proportional to 83,768 and 180,658 is: 389,615.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,768 : 180,658 = 180,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,768/180,658 = 180,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,768x = 180,658 × 180,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,768x = 32,637,312,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,637,312,964/83,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,615.52

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