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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,332 and 130,863

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,332 and 130,863 is: 196,092.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,332 : 130,863 = 130,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,332/130,863 = 130,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,332x = 130,863 × 130,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,332x = 17,125,124,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,125,124,769/87,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,092.21

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