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Finding the Third Proportional to 82,898 and 127,493

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Solution

The third proportional to 82,898 and 127,493 is: 196,077.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82,898 : 127,493 = 127,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82,898/127,493 = 127,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82,898x = 127,493 × 127,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82,898x = 16,254,465,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,254,465,049/82,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,077.89

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