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Finding the Third Proportional to 80,712 and 187,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 80,712 and 187,560 is: 435,855.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80,712 : 187,560 = 187,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80,712/187,560 = 187,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80,712x = 187,560 × 187,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80,712x = 35,178,753,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,178,753,600/80,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,855.31

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