Finding the Third Proportional to 87,534 and 138,955.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,534 and 138,955.50 is: 220,584.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,534 : 138,955.50 = 138,955.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,534/138,955.50 = 138,955.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,534x = 138,955.50 × 138,955.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,534x = 19,308,630,980.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,308,630,980.25/87,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,584.36
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