Finding the Third Proportional to 82,994 and 128,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,994 and 128,723 is: 199,648.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,994 : 128,723 = 128,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,994/128,723 = 128,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,994x = 128,723 × 128,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,994x = 16,569,610,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,569,610,729/82,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,648.30
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