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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,564 and 180,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,564 and 180,792 is: 386,520.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,564 : 180,792 = 180,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,564/180,792 = 180,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,564x = 180,792 × 180,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,564x = 32,685,747,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,685,747,264/84,564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,520.83

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