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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,666 and 180,996

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,666 and 180,996 is: 386,926.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,666 : 180,996 = 180,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,666/180,996 = 180,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,666x = 180,996 × 180,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,666x = 32,759,552,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,759,552,016/84,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,926.89

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