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Finding the Third Proportional to 88,416 and 180,916

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Solution

The third proportional to 88,416 and 180,916 is: 370,188.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,416 : 180,916 = 180,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,416/180,916 = 180,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,416x = 180,916 × 180,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,416x = 32,730,599,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,730,599,056/88,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,188.64

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