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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,784 and 180,479

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,784 and 180,479 is: 375,330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,784 : 180,479 = 180,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,784/180,479 = 180,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,784x = 180,479 × 180,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,784x = 32,572,669,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,572,669,441/86,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,330.35

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