Finding the Third Proportional to 84,448 and 133,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,448 and 133,714 is: 211,721.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,448 : 133,714 = 133,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,448/133,714 = 133,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,448x = 133,714 × 133,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,448x = 17,879,433,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,879,433,796/84,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,721.22
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