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Finding the Third Proportional to 88,407.88 and 180,901.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 88,407.88 and 180,901.13 is: 370,161.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,407.88 : 180,901.13 = 180,901.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,407.88/180,901.13 = 180,901.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,407.88x = 180,901.13 × 180,901.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,407.88x = 32,725,217,026.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,725,217,026.27/88,407.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,161.79

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