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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,042 and 130,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,042 and 130,358 is: 197,498.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,042 : 130,358 = 130,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,042/130,358 = 130,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,042x = 130,358 × 130,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,042x = 16,993,208,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,993,208,164/86,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,498.99

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