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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,581 and 130,123

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,581 and 130,123 is: 195,562.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,581 : 130,123 = 130,123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,581/130,123 = 130,123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,581x = 130,123 × 130,123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,581x = 16,931,995,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,931,995,129/86,581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,562.48

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