Finding the Third Proportional to 87,482 and 131,199
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,482 and 131,199 is: 196,762.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,482 : 131,199 = 131,199 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,482/131,199 = 131,199/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,482x = 131,199 × 131,199 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,482x = 17,213,177,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,213,177,601/87,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,762.51
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