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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,186 and 180,796

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,186 and 180,796 is: 379,263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,186 : 180,796 = 180,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,186/180,796 = 180,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,186x = 180,796 × 180,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,186x = 32,687,193,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,687,193,616/86,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,263.38

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