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Finding the Third Proportional to 80,222 and 120,333

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Solution

The third proportional to 80,222 and 120,333 is: 180,499.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80,222 : 120,333 = 120,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80,222/120,333 = 120,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80,222x = 120,333 × 120,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80,222x = 14,480,030,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,480,030,889/80,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,499.50

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