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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,322 and 127,809

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,322 and 127,809 is: 169,588.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,322 : 127,809 = 127,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,322/127,809 = 127,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,322x = 127,809 × 127,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,322x = 16,335,140,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,335,140,481/96,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,588.88

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