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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,174 and 180,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,174 and 180,171 is: 385,648.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,174 : 180,171 = 180,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,174/180,171 = 180,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,174x = 180,171 × 180,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,174x = 32,461,589,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,461,589,241/84,174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,648.65

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