Finding the Third Proportional to 87,095 and 130,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,095 and 130,304 is: 194,949.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,095 : 130,304 = 130,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,095/130,304 = 130,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,095x = 130,304 × 130,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,095x = 16,979,132,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,979,132,416/87,095 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,949.57
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