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Finding the Third Proportional to 85,888 and 129,774

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Solution

The third proportional to 85,888 and 129,774 is: 196,084.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,888 : 129,774 = 129,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,888/129,774 = 129,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,888x = 129,774 × 129,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,888x = 16,841,291,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,841,291,076/85,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,084.33

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