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Finding the Third Proportional to 82,862 and 129,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 82,862 and 129,623 is: 202,772.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82,862 : 129,623 = 129,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82,862/129,623 = 129,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82,862x = 129,623 × 129,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82,862x = 16,802,122,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,802,122,129/82,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,772.35

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