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Finding the Third Proportional to 85,094 and 180,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 85,094 and 180,948 is: 384,776.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,094 : 180,948 = 180,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,094/180,948 = 180,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,094x = 180,948 × 180,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,094x = 32,742,178,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,742,178,704/85,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,776.58

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