Finding the Third Proportional to 84,510 and 130,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,510 and 130,410 is: 201,239.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,510 : 130,410 = 130,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,510/130,410 = 130,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,510x = 130,410 × 130,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,510x = 17,006,768,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,006,768,100/84,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,239.71
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