Finding the Third Proportional to 87,282 and 138,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,282 and 138,430 is: 219,551.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,282 : 138,430 = 138,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,282/138,430 = 138,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,282x = 138,430 × 138,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,282x = 19,162,864,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,162,864,900/87,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,551.17
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