Finding the Third Proportional to 84,264 and 126,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,264 and 126,930 is: 191,199.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,264 : 126,930 = 126,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,264/126,930 = 126,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,264x = 126,930 × 126,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,264x = 16,111,224,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,111,224,900/84,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,199.38
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