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Finding the Third Proportional to 85,284 and 180,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 85,284 and 180,954 is: 383,944.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,284 : 180,954 = 180,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,284/180,954 = 180,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,284x = 180,954 × 180,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,284x = 32,744,350,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,744,350,116/85,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,944.82

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