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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,254 and 188,599

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,254 and 188,599 is: 412,381.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,254 : 188,599 = 188,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,254/188,599 = 188,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,254x = 188,599 × 188,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,254x = 35,569,582,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,569,582,801/86,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,381.84

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