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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,266 and 126,615

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,266 and 126,615 is: 190,247.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,266 : 126,615 = 126,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,266/126,615 = 126,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,266x = 126,615 × 126,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,266x = 16,031,358,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,031,358,225/84,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,247.05

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