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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,606 and 137,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,606 and 137,270 is: 215,088.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,606 : 137,270 = 137,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,606/137,270 = 137,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,606x = 137,270 × 137,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,606x = 18,843,052,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,843,052,900/87,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,088.61

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