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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,489.56 and 180,811.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,489.56 and 180,811.13 is: 373,675.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,489.56 : 180,811.13 = 180,811.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,489.56/180,811.13 = 180,811.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,489.56x = 180,811.13 × 180,811.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,489.56x = 32,692,662,923.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,692,662,923.77/87,489.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,675.01

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