Finding the Third Proportional to 84,415.50 and 128,767.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,415.50 and 128,767.50 is: 196,422.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,415.50 : 128,767.50 = 128,767.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,415.50/128,767.50 = 128,767.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,415.50x = 128,767.50 × 128,767.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,415.50x = 16,581,069,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,581,069,056.25/84,415.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,422.09
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