Finding the Third Proportional to 87,357 and 130,899
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,357 and 130,899 is: 196,143.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,357 : 130,899 = 130,899 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,357/130,899 = 130,899/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,357x = 130,899 × 130,899 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,357x = 17,134,548,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,134,548,201/87,357 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,143.96
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