Finding the Third Proportional to 84,402 and 131,787
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,402 and 131,787 is: 205,774.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,402 : 131,787 = 131,787 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,402/131,787 = 131,787/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,402x = 131,787 × 131,787 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,402x = 17,367,813,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,367,813,369/84,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,774.90
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