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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,969 and 138,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,969 and 138,344 is: 220,067.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,969 : 138,344 = 138,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,969/138,344 = 138,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,969x = 138,344 × 138,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,969x = 19,139,062,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,139,062,336/86,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,067.64

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