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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,238 and 130,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,238 and 130,852 is: 196,270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,238 : 130,852 = 130,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,238/130,852 = 130,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,238x = 130,852 × 130,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,238x = 17,122,245,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,122,245,904/87,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,270.50

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