Finding the Third Proportional to 83,390 and 129,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,390 and 129,318 is: 200,541.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,390 : 129,318 = 129,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,390/129,318 = 129,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,390x = 129,318 × 129,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,390x = 16,723,145,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,723,145,124/83,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,541.37
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