Finding the Third Proportional to 87,720 and 132,369
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,720 and 132,369 is: 199,744.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,720 : 132,369 = 132,369 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,720/132,369 = 132,369/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,720x = 132,369 × 132,369 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,720x = 17,521,552,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,521,552,161/87,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,744.10
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