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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,465 and 127,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,465 and 127,755 is: 186,604.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,465 : 127,755 = 127,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,465/127,755 = 127,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,465x = 127,755 × 127,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,465x = 16,321,340,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,321,340,025/87,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,604.24

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