Finding the Third Proportional to 84,126 and 130,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,126 and 130,239 is: 201,628.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,126 : 130,239 = 130,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,126/130,239 = 130,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,126x = 130,239 × 130,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,126x = 16,962,197,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,962,197,121/84,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,628.48
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