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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,441 and 180,174

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,441 and 180,174 is: 384,442.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,441 : 180,174 = 180,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,441/180,174 = 180,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,441x = 180,174 × 180,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,441x = 32,462,670,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,462,670,276/84,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,442.04

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