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Finding the Third Proportional to 85,812 and 131,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 85,812 and 131,271 is: 200,811.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,812 : 131,271 = 131,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,812/131,271 = 131,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,812x = 131,271 × 131,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,812x = 17,232,075,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,232,075,441/85,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,811.95

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