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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,358 and 138,547

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,358 and 138,547 is: 219,731.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,358 : 138,547 = 138,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,358/138,547 = 138,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,358x = 138,547 × 138,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,358x = 19,195,271,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,195,271,209/87,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,731.12

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