Finding the Third Proportional to 87,470 and 131,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,470 and 131,180 is: 196,732.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,470 : 131,180 = 131,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,470/131,180 = 131,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,470x = 131,180 × 131,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,470x = 17,208,192,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,208,192,400/87,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,732.51
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