Finding the Third Proportional to 84,060 and 130,158
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,060 and 130,158 is: 201,535.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,060 : 130,158 = 130,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,060/130,158 = 130,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,060x = 130,158 × 130,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,060x = 16,941,104,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,941,104,964/84,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,535.87
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