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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,245 and 138,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,245 and 138,374 is: 219,466.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,245 : 138,374 = 138,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,245/138,374 = 138,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,245x = 138,374 × 138,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,245x = 19,147,363,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,147,363,876/87,245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,466.60

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