Finding the Third Proportional to 84,552 and 126,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,552 and 126,597 is: 189,549.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,552 : 126,597 = 126,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,552/126,597 = 126,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,552x = 126,597 × 126,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,552x = 16,026,800,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,026,800,409/84,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,549.63
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