Finding the Third Proportional to 84,066 and 126,747
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,066 and 126,747 is: 191,097.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,066 : 126,747 = 126,747 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,066/126,747 = 126,747/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,066x = 126,747 × 126,747 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,066x = 16,064,802,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,064,802,009/84,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,097.49
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