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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,359 and 130,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,359 and 130,902 is: 196,148.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,359 : 130,902 = 130,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,359/130,902 = 130,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,359x = 130,902 × 130,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,359x = 17,135,333,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,135,333,604/87,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,148.46

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