Finding the Third Proportional to 87,517.50 and 131,249
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,517.50 and 131,249 is: 196,832.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,517.50 : 131,249 = 131,249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,517.50/131,249 = 131,249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,517.50x = 131,249 × 131,249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,517.50x = 17,226,300,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,226,300,001/87,517.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,832.63
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