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Finding the Third Proportional to 88,890 and 129,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 88,890 and 129,825 is: 189,611.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,890 : 129,825 = 129,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,890/129,825 = 129,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,890x = 129,825 × 129,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,890x = 16,854,530,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,854,530,625/88,890
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,611.10

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