Finding the Third Proportional to 87,240 and 138,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,240 and 138,366 is: 219,453.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,240 : 138,366 = 138,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,240/138,366 = 138,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,240x = 138,366 × 138,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,240x = 19,145,149,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,145,149,956/87,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,453.81
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