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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,898 and 189,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,898 and 189,348 is: 412,583.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,898 : 189,348 = 189,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,898/189,348 = 189,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,898x = 189,348 × 189,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,898x = 35,852,665,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,852,665,104/86,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,583.32

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