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Finding the Third Proportional to 85,794 and 131,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 85,794 and 131,244 is: 200,771.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,794 : 131,244 = 131,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,794/131,244 = 131,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,794x = 131,244 × 131,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,794x = 17,224,987,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,224,987,536/85,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,771.47

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