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Finding the Third Proportional to 80,706 and 187,545

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Solution

The third proportional to 80,706 and 187,545 is: 435,817.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80,706 : 187,545 = 187,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80,706/187,545 = 187,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80,706x = 187,545 × 187,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80,706x = 35,173,127,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,173,127,025/80,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,817.99

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