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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,982 and 134,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,982 and 134,682 is: 208,540.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,982 : 134,682 = 134,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,982/134,682 = 134,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,982x = 134,682 × 134,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,982x = 18,139,241,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,139,241,124/86,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,540.17

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