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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,552 and 133,514

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,552 and 133,514 is: 203,604.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,552 : 133,514 = 133,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,552/133,514 = 133,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,552x = 133,514 × 133,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,552x = 17,825,988,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,825,988,196/87,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,604.58

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