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Finding the Third Proportional to 80,604 and 122,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 80,604 and 122,682 is: 186,726.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80,604 : 122,682 = 122,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80,604/122,682 = 122,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80,604x = 122,682 × 122,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80,604x = 15,050,873,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,050,873,124/80,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,726.13

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