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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,430 and 135,412

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,430 and 135,412 is: 209,726.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,430 : 135,412 = 135,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,430/135,412 = 135,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,430x = 135,412 × 135,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,430x = 18,336,409,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,336,409,744/87,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,726.75

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