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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,460 and 135,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,460 and 135,336 is: 211,841.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,460 : 135,336 = 135,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,460/135,336 = 135,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,460x = 135,336 × 135,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,460x = 18,315,832,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,315,832,896/86,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,841.69

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