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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,619.50 and 180,105.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,619.50 and 180,105.75 is: 383,340.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,619.50 : 180,105.75 = 180,105.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,619.50/180,105.75 = 180,105.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,619.50x = 180,105.75 × 180,105.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,619.50x = 32,438,081,183.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,438,081,183.06/84,619.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,340.50

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