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Finding the Third Proportional to 82,988 and 129,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 82,988 and 129,664 is: 202,592.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82,988 : 129,664 = 129,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82,988/129,664 = 129,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82,988x = 129,664 × 129,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82,988x = 16,812,752,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,812,752,896/82,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,592.58

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