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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,246 and 137,145

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,246 and 137,145 is: 218,082.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,246 : 137,145 = 137,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,246/137,145 = 137,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,246x = 137,145 × 137,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,246x = 18,808,751,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,808,751,025/86,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,082.59

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