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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,330 and 131,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,330 and 131,430 is: 197,799.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,330 : 131,430 = 131,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,330/131,430 = 131,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,330x = 131,430 × 131,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,330x = 17,273,844,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,273,844,900/87,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,799.67

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