Finding the Third Proportional to 82,255.50 and 130,825.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,255.50 and 130,825.13 is: 208,073.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,255.50 : 130,825.13 = 130,825.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,255.50/130,825.13 = 130,825.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,255.50x = 130,825.13 × 130,825.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,255.50x = 17,115,213,331.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,115,213,331.27/82,255.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,073.79
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