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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,665 and 180,994

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,665 and 180,994 is: 386,922.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,665 : 180,994 = 180,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,665/180,994 = 180,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,665x = 180,994 × 180,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,665x = 32,758,828,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,758,828,036/84,665
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,922.91

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