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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,306 and 180,570.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,306 and 180,570.75 is: 386,755.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,306 : 180,570.75 = 180,570.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,306/180,570.75 = 180,570.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,306x = 180,570.75 × 180,570.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,306x = 32,605,795,755.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,605,795,755.56/84,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,755.34

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