Finding the Third Proportional to 83,960 and 131,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,960 and 131,044 is: 204,532.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,960 : 131,044 = 131,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,960/131,044 = 131,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,960x = 131,044 × 131,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,960x = 17,172,529,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,172,529,936/83,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,532.28
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