Finding the Third Proportional to 87,284 and 133,461
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,284 and 133,461 is: 204,067.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,284 : 133,461 = 133,461 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,284/133,461 = 133,461/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,284x = 133,461 × 133,461 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,284x = 17,811,838,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,811,838,521/87,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,067.62
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