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Finding the Third Proportional to 88,347 and 134,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 88,347 and 134,364 is: 204,349.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,347 : 134,364 = 134,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,347/134,364 = 134,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,347x = 134,364 × 134,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,347x = 18,053,684,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,053,684,496/88,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,349.72

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