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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,030 and 130,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,030 and 130,220 is: 194,843.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,030 : 130,220 = 130,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,030/130,220 = 130,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,030x = 130,220 × 130,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,030x = 16,957,248,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,957,248,400/87,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,843.71

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