Finding the Third Proportional to 84,028 and 130,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,028 and 130,106 is: 201,451.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,028 : 130,106 = 130,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,028/130,106 = 130,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,028x = 130,106 × 130,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,028x = 16,927,571,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,927,571,236/84,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,451.55
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