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Finding the Third Proportional to 85,988.50 and 130,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 85,988.50 and 130,281 is: 197,388.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,988.50 : 130,281 = 130,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,988.50/130,281 = 130,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,988.50x = 130,281 × 130,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,988.50x = 16,973,138,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,973,138,961/85,988.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,388.48

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