Finding the Third Proportional to 84,162 and 126,459
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,162 and 126,459 is: 190,013.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,162 : 126,459 = 126,459 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,162/126,459 = 126,459/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,162x = 126,459 × 126,459 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,162x = 15,991,878,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,991,878,681/84,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,013.05
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