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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,587 and 130,132

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,587 and 130,132 is: 195,575.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,587 : 130,132 = 130,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,587/130,132 = 130,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,587x = 130,132 × 130,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,587x = 16,934,337,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,934,337,424/86,587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,575.98

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