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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,248 and 138,381

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,248 and 138,381 is: 219,481.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,248 : 138,381 = 138,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,248/138,381 = 138,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,248x = 138,381 × 138,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,248x = 19,149,301,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,149,301,161/87,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,481.26

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