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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,564 and 180,387

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,564 and 180,387 is: 384,791.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,564 : 180,387 = 180,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,564/180,387 = 180,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,564x = 180,387 × 180,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,564x = 32,539,469,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,539,469,769/84,564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,791.04

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