Finding the Third Proportional to 84,564 and 131,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,564 and 131,688 is: 205,072.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,564 : 131,688 = 131,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,564/131,688 = 131,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,564x = 131,688 × 131,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,564x = 17,341,729,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,341,729,344/84,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,072.25
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