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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,921 and 180,504

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,921 and 180,504 is: 374,842.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,921 : 180,504 = 180,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,921/180,504 = 180,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,921x = 180,504 × 180,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,921x = 32,581,694,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,581,694,016/86,921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,842.60

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