Finding the Third Proportional to 83,370 and 129,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,370 and 129,102 is: 199,919.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,370 : 129,102 = 129,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,370/129,102 = 129,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,370x = 129,102 × 129,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,370x = 16,667,326,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,667,326,404/83,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,919.95
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