Finding the Third Proportional to 84,403 and 130,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,403 and 130,648 is: 202,230.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,403 : 130,648 = 130,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,403/130,648 = 130,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,403x = 130,648 × 130,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,403x = 17,068,899,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,068,899,904/84,403 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,230.96
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