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Finding the Third Proportional to 80,152 and 176,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 80,152 and 176,688 is: 389,493.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80,152 : 176,688 = 176,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80,152/176,688 = 176,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80,152x = 176,688 × 176,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80,152x = 31,218,649,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,218,649,344/80,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,493.08

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