Finding the Third Proportional to 84,554 and 126,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,554 and 126,567 is: 189,455.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,554 : 126,567 = 126,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,554/126,567 = 126,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,554x = 126,567 × 126,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,554x = 16,019,205,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,019,205,489/84,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,455.32
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