Finding the Third Proportional to 84,548 and 130,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,548 and 130,001 is: 199,889.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,548 : 130,001 = 130,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,548/130,001 = 130,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,548x = 130,001 × 130,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,548x = 16,900,260,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,900,260,001/84,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,889.53
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