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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,328 and 180,610

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,328 and 180,610 is: 386,822.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,328 : 180,610 = 180,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,328/180,610 = 180,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,328x = 180,610 × 180,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,328x = 32,619,972,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,619,972,100/84,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,822.55

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