Finding the Third Proportional to 83,109 and 171,119
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,109 and 171,119 is: 352,329.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,109 : 171,119 = 171,119 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,109/171,119 = 171,119/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,109x = 171,119 × 171,119 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,109x = 29,281,712,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,281,712,161/83,109 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,329.02
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