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Finding the Third Proportional to 82,674 and 127,791

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Solution

The third proportional to 82,674 and 127,791 is: 197,529.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82,674 : 127,791 = 127,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82,674/127,791 = 127,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82,674x = 127,791 × 127,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82,674x = 16,330,539,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,330,539,681/82,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,529.33

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