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Finding the Third Proportional to 89,474 and 135,339

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Solution

The third proportional to 89,474 and 135,339 is: 204,714.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,474 : 135,339 = 135,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,474/135,339 = 135,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,474x = 135,339 × 135,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,474x = 18,316,644,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,316,644,921/89,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,714.72

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