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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,325 and 180,605

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,325 and 180,605 is: 386,814.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,325 : 180,605 = 180,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,325/180,605 = 180,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,325x = 180,605 × 180,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,325x = 32,618,166,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,618,166,025/84,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,814.90

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