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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,273 and 131,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,273 and 131,638 is: 198,555.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,273 : 131,638 = 131,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,273/131,638 = 131,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,273x = 131,638 × 131,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,273x = 17,328,563,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,328,563,044/87,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,555.83

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