Finding the Third Proportional to 82,121 and 130,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,121 and 130,562 is: 207,577.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,121 : 130,562 = 130,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,121/130,562 = 130,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,121x = 130,562 × 130,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,121x = 17,046,435,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,046,435,844/82,121 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,577.06
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