Finding the Third Proportional to 83,457 and 128,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,457 and 128,101 is: 196,626.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,457 : 128,101 = 128,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,457/128,101 = 128,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,457x = 128,101 × 128,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,457x = 16,409,866,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,409,866,201/83,457 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,626.60
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