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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,275 and 130,913

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,275 and 130,913 is: 196,370.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,275 : 130,913 = 130,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,275/130,913 = 130,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,275x = 130,913 × 130,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,275x = 17,138,213,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,138,213,569/87,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,370.25

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