Finding the Third Proportional to 81,963 and 130,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,963 and 130,329 is: 207,235.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,963 : 130,329 = 130,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,963/130,329 = 130,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,963x = 130,329 × 130,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,963x = 16,985,648,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,985,648,241/81,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,235.56
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