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Finding the Third Proportional to 80,394 and 174,627

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Solution

The third proportional to 80,394 and 174,627 is: 379,314.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80,394 : 174,627 = 174,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80,394/174,627 = 174,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80,394x = 174,627 × 174,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80,394x = 30,494,589,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,494,589,129/80,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,314.24

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