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Finding the Third Proportional to 83,946 and 180,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 83,946 and 180,312 is: 387,301.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,946 : 180,312 = 180,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,946/180,312 = 180,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,946x = 180,312 × 180,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,946x = 32,512,417,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,512,417,344/83,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,301.57

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