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Finding the Third Proportional to 88,680 and 130,425

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Solution

The third proportional to 88,680 and 130,425 is: 191,820.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,680 : 130,425 = 130,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,680/130,425 = 130,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,680x = 130,425 × 130,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,680x = 17,010,680,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,010,680,625/88,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,820.94

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