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Finding the Third Proportional to 85,579.50 and 180,717

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Solution

The third proportional to 85,579.50 and 180,717 is: 381,617.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,579.50 : 180,717 = 180,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,579.50/180,717 = 180,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,579.50x = 180,717 × 180,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,579.50x = 32,658,634,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,658,634,089/85,579.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,617.49

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