Finding the Third Proportional to 84,516.75 and 131,619.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,516.75 and 131,619.75 is: 204,974.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,516.75 : 131,619.75 = 131,619.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,516.75/131,619.75 = 131,619.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,516.75x = 131,619.75 × 131,619.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,516.75x = 17,323,758,590.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,323,758,590.06/84,516.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,974.26
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