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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,954 and 134,964

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,954 and 134,964 is: 214,413.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,954 : 134,964 = 134,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,954/134,964 = 134,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,954x = 134,964 × 134,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,954x = 18,215,281,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,215,281,296/84,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,413.46

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