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Finding the Third Proportional to 85,266 and 133,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 85,266 and 133,759 is: 209,831.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,266 : 133,759 = 133,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,266/133,759 = 133,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,266x = 133,759 × 133,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,266x = 17,891,470,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,891,470,081/85,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,831.23

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