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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,109 and 130,323

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,109 and 130,323 is: 194,975.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,109 : 130,323 = 130,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,109/130,323 = 130,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,109x = 130,323 × 130,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,109x = 16,984,084,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,984,084,329/87,109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,975.08

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