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Finding the Third Proportional to 88,312 and 180,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 88,312 and 180,512 is: 368,971.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,312 : 180,512 = 180,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,312/180,512 = 180,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,312x = 180,512 × 180,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,312x = 32,584,582,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,584,582,144/88,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,971.17

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