Finding the Third Proportional to 82,950 and 128,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,950 and 128,652 is: 199,533.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,950 : 128,652 = 128,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,950/128,652 = 128,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,950x = 128,652 × 128,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,950x = 16,551,337,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,551,337,104/82,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,533.90
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