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Finding the Third Proportional to 88,412 and 180,910

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Solution

The third proportional to 88,412 and 180,910 is: 370,180.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,412 : 180,910 = 180,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,412/180,910 = 180,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,412x = 180,910 × 180,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,412x = 32,728,428,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,728,428,100/88,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,180.84

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