Finding the Third Proportional to 83,080 and 130,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,080 and 130,572 is: 205,212.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,080 : 130,572 = 130,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,080/130,572 = 130,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,080x = 130,572 × 130,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,080x = 17,049,047,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,049,047,184/83,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,212.41
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