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Finding the Third Proportional to 80,364 and 121,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 80,364 and 121,275 is: 183,012.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80,364 : 121,275 = 121,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80,364/121,275 = 121,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80,364x = 121,275 × 121,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80,364x = 14,707,625,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,707,625,625/80,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,012.61

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