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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,487.50 and 135,727

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,487.50 and 135,727 is: 210,565.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,487.50 : 135,727 = 135,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,487.50/135,727 = 135,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,487.50x = 135,727 × 135,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,487.50x = 18,421,818,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,421,818,529/87,487.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,565.15

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