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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,356 and 138,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,356 and 138,544 is: 219,726.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,356 : 138,544 = 138,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,356/138,544 = 138,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,356x = 138,544 × 138,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,356x = 19,194,439,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,194,439,936/87,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,726.64

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