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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,628 and 180,922

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,628 and 180,922 is: 386,784.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,628 : 180,922 = 180,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,628/180,922 = 180,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,628x = 180,922 × 180,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,628x = 32,732,770,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,732,770,084/84,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,784.16

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