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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,620 and 180,107

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,620 and 180,107 is: 383,343.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,620 : 180,107 = 180,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,620/180,107 = 180,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,620x = 180,107 × 180,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,620x = 32,438,531,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,438,531,449/84,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,343.55

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