Finding the Third Proportional to 82,488 and 128,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,488 and 128,052 is: 198,784.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,488 : 128,052 = 128,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,488/128,052 = 128,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,488x = 128,052 × 128,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,488x = 16,397,314,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,397,314,704/82,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,784.24
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