Finding the Third Proportional to 84,444 and 133,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,444 and 133,708 is: 211,712.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,444 : 133,708 = 133,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,444/133,708 = 133,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,444x = 133,708 × 133,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,444x = 17,877,829,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,877,829,264/84,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,712.25
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