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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,676 and 180,225

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,676 and 180,225 is: 374,741.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,676 : 180,225 = 180,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,676/180,225 = 180,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,676x = 180,225 × 180,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,676x = 32,481,050,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,481,050,625/86,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,741.00

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