Finding the Third Proportional to 83,043 and 132,201
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,043 and 132,201 is: 210,458.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,043 : 132,201 = 132,201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,043/132,201 = 132,201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,043x = 132,201 × 132,201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,043x = 17,477,104,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,477,104,401/83,043 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,458.49
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