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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,996 and 115,671

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,996 and 115,671 is: 153,797.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,996 : 115,671 = 115,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,996/115,671 = 115,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,996x = 115,671 × 115,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,996x = 13,379,780,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,379,780,241/86,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,797.65

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