Finding the Third Proportional to 83,258 and 91,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,258 and 91,710 is: 101,020.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,258 : 91,710 = 91,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,258/91,710 = 91,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,258x = 91,710 × 91,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,258x = 8,410,724,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,410,724,100/83,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,020.01
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