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Finding the Third Proportional to 90,672 and 127,459.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 90,672 and 127,459.50 is: 179,172.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90,672 : 127,459.50 = 127,459.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90,672/127,459.50 = 127,459.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90,672x = 127,459.50 × 127,459.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90,672x = 16,245,924,140.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,245,924,140.25/90,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,172.45

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