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Finding the Third Proportional to 80,266 and 122,538

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Solution

The third proportional to 80,266 and 122,538 is: 187,072.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80,266 : 122,538 = 122,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80,266/122,538 = 122,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80,266x = 122,538 × 122,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80,266x = 15,015,561,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,015,561,444/80,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,072.50

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