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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,570 and 129,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,570 and 129,855 is: 194,782.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,570 : 129,855 = 129,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,570/129,855 = 129,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,570x = 129,855 × 129,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,570x = 16,862,321,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,862,321,025/86,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,782.50

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