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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,258 and 180,996

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,258 and 180,996 is: 375,433.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,258 : 180,996 = 180,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,258/180,996 = 180,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,258x = 180,996 × 180,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,258x = 32,759,552,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,759,552,016/87,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,433.22

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