Finding the Third Proportional to 87,102 and 133,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,102 and 133,152 is: 203,548.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,102 : 133,152 = 133,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,102/133,152 = 133,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,102x = 133,152 × 133,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,102x = 17,729,455,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,729,455,104/87,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,548.20
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