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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,265 and 188,523

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,265 and 188,523 is: 411,997.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,265 : 188,523 = 188,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,265/188,523 = 188,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,265x = 188,523 × 188,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,265x = 35,540,921,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,540,921,529/86,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,997.00

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