Finding the Third Proportional to 84,354 and 130,563
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,354 and 130,563 is: 202,085.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,354 : 130,563 = 130,563 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,354/130,563 = 130,563/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,354x = 130,563 × 130,563 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,354x = 17,046,696,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,046,696,969/84,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,085.22
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