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Finding the Third Proportional to 83,960 and 131,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 83,960 and 131,044 is: 204,532.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,960 : 131,044 = 131,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,960/131,044 = 131,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,960x = 131,044 × 131,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,960x = 17,172,529,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,172,529,936/83,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,532.28

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