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Finding the Third Proportional to 88,910 and 125,049

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Solution

The third proportional to 88,910 and 125,049 is: 175,877.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,910 : 125,049 = 125,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,910/125,049 = 125,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,910x = 125,049 × 125,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,910x = 15,637,252,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,637,252,401/88,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,877.32

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