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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,602.50 and 180,009

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,602.50 and 180,009 is: 374,160.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,602.50 : 180,009 = 180,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,602.50/180,009 = 180,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,602.50x = 180,009 × 180,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,602.50x = 32,403,240,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,403,240,081/86,602.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,160.56

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