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Finding the Third Proportional to 80,990 and 170,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 80,990 and 170,170 is: 357,548.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80,990 : 170,170 = 170,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80,990/170,170 = 170,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80,990x = 170,170 × 170,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80,990x = 28,957,828,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,957,828,900/80,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,548.20

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