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Finding the Third Proportional to 83,827 and 180,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 83,827 and 180,722 is: 389,617.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,827 : 180,722 = 180,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,827/180,722 = 180,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,827x = 180,722 × 180,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,827x = 32,660,441,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,660,441,284/83,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,617.20

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