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Finding the Third Proportional to 88,338 and 131,307

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Solution

The third proportional to 88,338 and 131,307 is: 195,176.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,338 : 131,307 = 131,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,338/131,307 = 131,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,338x = 131,307 × 131,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,338x = 17,241,528,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,241,528,249/88,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,176.80

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