Finding the Third Proportional to 84,568 and 133,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,568 and 133,808 is: 211,718.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,568 : 133,808 = 133,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,568/133,808 = 133,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,568x = 133,808 × 133,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,568x = 17,904,580,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,904,580,864/84,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,718.15
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