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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,778 and 180,468

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,778 and 180,468 is: 375,310.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,778 : 180,468 = 180,468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,778/180,468 = 180,468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,778x = 180,468 × 180,468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,778x = 32,568,699,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,568,699,024/86,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,310.55

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