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Finding the Third Proportional to 85,204 and 179,221

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Solution

The third proportional to 85,204 and 179,221 is: 376,979.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,204 : 179,221 = 179,221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,204/179,221 = 179,221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,204x = 179,221 × 179,221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,204x = 32,120,166,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,120,166,841/85,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,979.56

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