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Finding the Third Proportional to 88,799 and 135,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 88,799 and 135,842 is: 207,806.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,799 : 135,842 = 135,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,799/135,842 = 135,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,799x = 135,842 × 135,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,799x = 18,453,048,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,453,048,964/88,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,806.95

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