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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,680 and 180,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,680 and 180,608 is: 385,206.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,680 : 180,608 = 180,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,680/180,608 = 180,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,680x = 180,608 × 180,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,680x = 32,619,249,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,619,249,664/84,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,206.07

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