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Finding the Third Proportional to 89,114 and 129,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 89,114 and 129,660 is: 188,654.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,114 : 129,660 = 129,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,114/129,660 = 129,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,114x = 129,660 × 129,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,114x = 16,811,715,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,811,715,600/89,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,654.03

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