Finding the Third Proportional to 82,864 and 129,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,864 and 129,626 is: 202,776.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,864 : 129,626 = 129,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,864/129,626 = 129,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,864x = 129,626 × 129,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,864x = 16,802,899,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,802,899,876/82,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,776.84
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