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Finding the Third Proportional to 88,929 and 130,062

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Solution

The third proportional to 88,929 and 130,062 is: 190,220.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,929 : 130,062 = 130,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,929/130,062 = 130,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,929x = 130,062 × 130,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,929x = 16,916,123,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,916,123,844/88,929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,220.56

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