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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,588 and 135,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,588 and 135,270 is: 208,909.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,588 : 135,270 = 135,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,588/135,270 = 135,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,588x = 135,270 × 135,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,588x = 18,297,972,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,297,972,900/87,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,909.59

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