Finding the Third Proportional to 82,516 and 128,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,516 and 128,704 is: 200,745.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,516 : 128,704 = 128,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,516/128,704 = 128,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,516x = 128,704 × 128,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,516x = 16,564,719,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,564,719,616/82,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,745.55
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