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Finding the Third Proportional to 83,814 and 180,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 83,814 and 180,750 is: 389,798.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,814 : 180,750 = 180,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,814/180,750 = 180,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,814x = 180,750 × 180,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,814x = 32,670,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,670,562,500/83,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,798.39

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