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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,960 and 183,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,960 and 183,261 is: 386,207.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,960 : 183,261 = 183,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,960/183,261 = 183,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,960x = 183,261 × 183,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,960x = 33,584,594,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,584,594,121/86,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,207.38

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