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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,633 and 180,930

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,633 and 180,930 is: 386,795.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,633 : 180,930 = 180,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,633/180,930 = 180,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,633x = 180,930 × 180,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,633x = 32,735,664,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,735,664,900/84,633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,795.52

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