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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,417 and 180,133.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,417 and 180,133.50 is: 384,378.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,417 : 180,133.50 = 180,133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,417/180,133.50 = 180,133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,417x = 180,133.50 × 180,133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,417x = 32,448,077,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,448,077,822.25/84,417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,378.48

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