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Finding the Third Proportional to 85,244 and 129,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 85,244 and 129,048 is: 195,361.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,244 : 129,048 = 129,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,244/129,048 = 129,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,244x = 129,048 × 129,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,244x = 16,653,386,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,653,386,304/85,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,361.39

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