Finding the Third Proportional to 87,502 and 131,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,502 and 131,226 is: 196,798.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,502 : 131,226 = 131,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,502/131,226 = 131,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,502x = 131,226 × 131,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,502x = 17,220,263,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,220,263,076/87,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,798.51
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