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Finding the Third Proportional to 88,934 and 135,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 88,934 and 135,660 is: 206,935.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,934 : 135,660 = 135,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,934/135,660 = 135,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,934x = 135,660 × 135,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,934x = 18,403,635,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,403,635,600/88,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,935.88

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