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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,552 and 135,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,552 and 135,198 is: 208,773.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,552 : 135,198 = 135,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,552/135,198 = 135,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,552x = 135,198 × 135,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,552x = 18,278,499,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,278,499,204/87,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,773.06

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