Finding the Third Proportional to 87,158 and 130,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,158 and 130,395 is: 195,080.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,158 : 130,395 = 130,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,158/130,395 = 130,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,158x = 130,395 × 130,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,158x = 17,002,856,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,002,856,025/87,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,080.84
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