Finding the Third Proportional to 87,478 and 131,194.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,478 and 131,194.50 is: 196,758.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,478 : 131,194.50 = 131,194.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,478/131,194.50 = 131,194.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,478x = 131,194.50 × 131,194.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,478x = 17,211,996,830.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,211,996,830.25/87,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,758.01
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