Finding the Third Proportional to 84,534 and 130,822
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,534 and 130,822 is: 202,455.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,534 : 130,822 = 130,822 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,534/130,822 = 130,822/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,534x = 130,822 × 130,822 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,534x = 17,114,395,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,114,395,684/84,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,455.77
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