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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,734 and 180,736

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,734 and 180,736 is: 385,506.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,734 : 180,736 = 180,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,734/180,736 = 180,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,734x = 180,736 × 180,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,734x = 32,665,501,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,665,501,696/84,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,506.43

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