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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,568 and 138,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,568 and 138,682 is: 219,631.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,568 : 138,682 = 138,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,568/138,682 = 138,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,568x = 138,682 × 138,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,568x = 19,232,697,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,232,697,124/87,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,631.57

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