Finding the Third Proportional to 82,104 and 129,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,104 and 129,825 is: 205,282.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,104 : 129,825 = 129,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,104/129,825 = 129,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,104x = 129,825 × 129,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,104x = 16,854,530,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,854,530,625/82,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,282.70
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