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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,860 and 129,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,860 and 129,778 is: 193,902.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,860 : 129,778 = 129,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,860/129,778 = 129,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,860x = 129,778 × 129,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,860x = 16,842,329,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,842,329,284/86,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,902.02

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