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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,787 and 180,486

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,787 and 180,486 is: 375,346.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,787 : 180,486 = 180,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,787/180,486 = 180,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,787x = 180,486 × 180,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,787x = 32,575,196,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,575,196,196/86,787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,346.49

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