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Finding the Third Proportional to 83,960 and 180,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 83,960 and 180,340 is: 387,357.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,960 : 180,340 = 180,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,960/180,340 = 180,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,960x = 180,340 × 180,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,960x = 32,522,515,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,522,515,600/83,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,357.26

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