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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,572 and 135,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,572 and 135,874 is: 210,817.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,572 : 135,874 = 135,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,572/135,874 = 135,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,572x = 135,874 × 135,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,572x = 18,461,743,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,461,743,876/87,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,817.89

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