Finding the Third Proportional to 87,489 and 135,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,489 and 135,730 is: 210,570.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,489 : 135,730 = 135,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,489/135,730 = 135,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,489x = 135,730 × 135,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,489x = 18,422,632,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,422,632,900/87,489 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,570.85
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