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Finding the Third Proportional to 85,265 and 179,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 85,265 and 179,368 is: 377,328.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,265 : 179,368 = 179,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,265/179,368 = 179,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,265x = 179,368 × 179,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,265x = 32,172,879,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,172,879,424/85,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,328.09

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