Finding the Third Proportional to 83,610 and 130,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,610 and 130,963 is: 205,134.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,610 : 130,963 = 130,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,610/130,963 = 130,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,610x = 130,963 × 130,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,610x = 17,151,307,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,151,307,369/83,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,134.64
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