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Finding the Third Proportional to 89,962 and 132,027

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Solution

The third proportional to 89,962 and 132,027 is: 193,761.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,962 : 132,027 = 132,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,962/132,027 = 132,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,962x = 132,027 × 132,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,962x = 17,431,128,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,431,128,729/89,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,761.02

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