Finding the Third Proportional to 87,842 and 132,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,842 and 132,535 is: 199,967.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,842 : 132,535 = 132,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,842/132,535 = 132,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,842x = 132,535 × 132,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,842x = 17,565,526,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,565,526,225/87,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,967.28
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