Finding the Third Proportional to 84,532 and 130,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,532 and 130,819 is: 202,451.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,532 : 130,819 = 130,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,532/130,819 = 130,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,532x = 130,819 × 130,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,532x = 17,113,610,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,113,610,761/84,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,451.27
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