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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,487 and 135,726.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,487 and 135,726.50 is: 210,564.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,487 : 135,726.50 = 135,726.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,487/135,726.50 = 135,726.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,487x = 135,726.50 × 135,726.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,487x = 18,421,682,802.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,421,682,802.25/87,487
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,564.80

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