Finding the Third Proportional to 83,188 and 129,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,188 and 129,294 is: 200,953.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,188 : 129,294 = 129,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,188/129,294 = 129,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,188x = 129,294 × 129,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,188x = 16,716,938,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,716,938,436/83,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,953.72
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