Finding the Third Proportional to 83,244 and 128,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,244 and 128,748 is: 199,126.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,244 : 128,748 = 128,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,244/128,748 = 128,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,244x = 128,748 × 128,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,244x = 16,576,047,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,576,047,504/83,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,126.03
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