Finding the Third Proportional to 87,267 and 134,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,267 and 134,213 is: 206,413.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,267 : 134,213 = 134,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,267/134,213 = 134,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,267x = 134,213 × 134,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,267x = 18,013,129,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,013,129,369/87,267 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,413.99
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