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Finding the Third Proportional to 85,992.50 and 130,287

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Solution

The third proportional to 85,992.50 and 130,287 is: 197,397.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,992.50 : 130,287 = 130,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,992.50/130,287 = 130,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,992.50x = 130,287 × 130,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,992.50x = 16,974,702,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,974,702,369/85,992.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,397.48

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