Finding the Third Proportional to 84,519 and 126,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,519 and 126,513 is: 189,372.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,519 : 126,513 = 126,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,519/126,513 = 126,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,519x = 126,513 × 126,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,519x = 16,005,539,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,005,539,169/84,519 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,372.08
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