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Finding the Third Proportional to 85,832 and 179,508

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Solution

The third proportional to 85,832 and 179,508 is: 375,420.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,832 : 179,508 = 179,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,832/179,508 = 179,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,832x = 179,508 × 179,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,832x = 32,223,122,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,223,122,064/85,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,420.85

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