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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,034 and 127,593

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,034 and 127,593 is: 189,227.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,034 : 127,593 = 127,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,034/127,593 = 127,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,034x = 127,593 × 127,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,034x = 16,279,973,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,279,973,649/86,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,227.21

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