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Finding the Third Proportional to 85,904 and 132,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 85,904 and 132,748 is: 205,136.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,904 : 132,748 = 132,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,904/132,748 = 132,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,904x = 132,748 × 132,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,904x = 17,622,031,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,622,031,504/85,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,136.33

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