Finding the Third Proportional to 84,400 and 126,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,400 and 126,792 is: 190,476.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,400 : 126,792 = 126,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,400/126,792 = 126,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,400x = 126,792 × 126,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,400x = 16,076,211,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,076,211,264/84,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,476.44
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