Finding the Third Proportional to 87,606 and 131,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,606 and 131,301 is: 196,789.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,606 : 131,301 = 131,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,606/131,301 = 131,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,606x = 131,301 × 131,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,606x = 17,239,952,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,239,952,601/87,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,789.63
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