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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,341 and 127,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,341 and 127,423 is: 192,511.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,341 : 127,423 = 127,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,341/127,423 = 127,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,341x = 127,423 × 127,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,341x = 16,236,620,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,236,620,929/84,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,511.60

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