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Finding the Third Proportional to 85,591 and 125,217

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Solution

The third proportional to 85,591 and 125,217 is: 183,188.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,591 : 125,217 = 125,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,591/125,217 = 125,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,591x = 125,217 × 125,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,591x = 15,679,297,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,679,297,089/85,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,188.62

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