Finding the Third Proportional to 87,038 and 130,227
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,038 and 130,227 is: 194,846.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,038 : 130,227 = 130,227 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,038/130,227 = 130,227/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,038x = 130,227 × 130,227 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,038x = 16,959,071,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,959,071,529/87,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,846.75
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