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Finding the Third Proportional to 80,607 and 170,814

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Solution

The third proportional to 80,607 and 170,814 is: 361,971.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80,607 : 170,814 = 170,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80,607/170,814 = 170,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80,607x = 170,814 × 170,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80,607x = 29,177,422,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,177,422,596/80,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,971.33

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