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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,867 and 137,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,867 and 137,660 is: 218,152.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,867 : 137,660 = 137,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,867/137,660 = 137,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,867x = 137,660 × 137,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,867x = 18,950,275,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,950,275,600/86,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,152.76

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