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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,357 : 130,899 = 130,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,357/130,899 = 130,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,357x = 130,899 × 130,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,357x = 17,134,548,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,134,548,201/87,357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,143.96

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