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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,610 and 180,106

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,610 and 180,106 is: 374,531.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,610 : 180,106 = 180,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,610/180,106 = 180,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,610x = 180,106 × 180,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,610x = 32,438,171,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,438,171,236/86,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,531.48

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