Finding the Third Proportional to 87,622 and 131,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,622 and 131,287 is: 196,711.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,622 : 131,287 = 131,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,622/131,287 = 131,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,622x = 131,287 × 131,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,622x = 17,236,276,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,236,276,369/87,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,711.74
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