Finding the Third Proportional to 84,434 and 131,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,434 and 131,763 is: 205,622.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,434 : 131,763 = 131,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,434/131,763 = 131,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,434x = 131,763 × 131,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,434x = 17,361,488,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,361,488,169/84,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,622.00
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