Finding the Third Proportional to 84,392 and 129,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,392 and 129,504 is: 198,730.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,392 : 129,504 = 129,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,392/129,504 = 129,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,392x = 129,504 × 129,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,392x = 16,771,286,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,771,286,016/84,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,730.76
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