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Finding the Third Proportional to 80,370 and 120,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 80,370 and 120,294 is: 180,050.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80,370 : 120,294 = 120,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80,370/120,294 = 120,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80,370x = 120,294 × 120,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80,370x = 14,470,646,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,470,646,436/80,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,050.35

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