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Finding the Third Proportional to 80,973 and 120,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 80,973 and 120,618 is: 179,673.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80,973 : 120,618 = 120,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80,973/120,618 = 120,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80,973x = 120,618 × 120,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80,973x = 14,548,701,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,548,701,924/80,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,673.50

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