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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,708 and 180,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,708 and 180,372 is: 384,073.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,708 : 180,372 = 180,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,708/180,372 = 180,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,708x = 180,372 × 180,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,708x = 32,534,058,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,534,058,384/84,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,073.03

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