Finding the Third Proportional to 84,444 and 131,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,444 and 131,778 is: 205,644.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,444 : 131,778 = 131,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,444/131,778 = 131,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,444x = 131,778 × 131,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,444x = 17,365,441,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,365,441,284/84,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,644.47
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