Finding the Third Proportional to 84,450 and 133,717
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,450 and 133,717 is: 211,725.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,450 : 133,717 = 133,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,450/133,717 = 133,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,450x = 133,717 × 133,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,450x = 17,880,236,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,880,236,089/84,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,725.71
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