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Finding the Third Proportional to 88,834 and 135,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 88,834 and 135,070 is: 205,370.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,834 : 135,070 = 135,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,834/135,070 = 135,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,834x = 135,070 × 135,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,834x = 18,243,904,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,243,904,900/88,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,370.75

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