Finding the Third Proportional to 83,303 and 129,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,303 and 129,026 is: 199,845.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,303 : 129,026 = 129,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,303/129,026 = 129,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,303x = 129,026 × 129,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,303x = 16,647,708,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,647,708,676/83,303 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,845.25
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