Finding the Third Proportional to 84,546 and 129,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,546 and 129,998 is: 199,885.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,546 : 129,998 = 129,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,546/129,998 = 129,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,546x = 129,998 × 129,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,546x = 16,899,480,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,899,480,004/84,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,885.03
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