Finding the Third Proportional to 87,362 and 138,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,362 and 138,553 is: 219,740.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,362 : 138,553 = 138,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,362/138,553 = 138,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,362x = 138,553 × 138,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,362x = 19,196,933,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,196,933,809/87,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,740.09
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