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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,658.50 and 180,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,658.50 and 180,567 is: 385,128.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,658.50 : 180,567 = 180,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,658.50/180,567 = 180,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,658.50x = 180,567 × 180,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,658.50x = 32,604,441,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,604,441,489/84,658.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,128.98

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