Finding the Third Proportional to 87,484 and 131,202.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,484 and 131,202.50 is: 196,768.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,484 : 131,202.50 = 131,202.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,484/131,202.50 = 131,202.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,484x = 131,202.50 × 131,202.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,484x = 17,214,096,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,214,096,006.25/87,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,768.51
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