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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,206 and 180,083

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,206 and 180,083 is: 385,125.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,206 : 180,083 = 180,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,206/180,083 = 180,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,206x = 180,083 × 180,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,206x = 32,429,886,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,429,886,889/84,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,125.61

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