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Finding the Third Proportional to 85,808 and 132,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 85,808 and 132,864 is: 205,724.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,808 : 132,864 = 132,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,808/132,864 = 132,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,808x = 132,864 × 132,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,808x = 17,652,842,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,652,842,496/85,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,724.90

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