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Finding the Third Proportional to 88,766 and 134,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 88,766 and 134,975 is: 205,239.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,766 : 134,975 = 134,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,766/134,975 = 134,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,766x = 134,975 × 134,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,766x = 18,218,250,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,218,250,625/88,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,239.06

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