Finding the Third Proportional to 87,628 and 131,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,628 and 131,293 is: 196,716.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,628 : 131,293 = 131,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,628/131,293 = 131,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,628x = 131,293 × 131,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,628x = 17,237,851,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,237,851,849/87,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,716.25
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