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Finding the Third Proportional to 85,608 and 125,934

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Solution

The third proportional to 85,608 and 125,934 is: 185,255.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,608 : 125,934 = 125,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,608/125,934 = 125,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,608x = 125,934 × 125,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,608x = 15,859,372,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,859,372,356/85,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,255.73

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