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Finding the Third Proportional to 85,423 and 130,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 85,423 and 130,240 is: 198,570.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,423 : 130,240 = 130,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,423/130,240 = 130,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,423x = 130,240 × 130,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,423x = 16,962,457,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,962,457,600/85,423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,570.15

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