Finding the Third Proportional to 87,657.75 and 131,487.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,657.75 and 131,487.75 is: 197,233.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,657.75 : 131,487.75 = 131,487.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,657.75/131,487.75 = 131,487.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,657.75x = 131,487.75 × 131,487.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,657.75x = 17,289,028,400.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,289,028,400.06/87,657.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,233.31
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