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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,083 and 130,287

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,083 and 130,287 is: 194,925.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,083 : 130,287 = 130,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,083/130,287 = 130,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,083x = 130,287 × 130,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,083x = 16,974,702,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,974,702,369/87,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,925.56

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