Finding the Third Proportional to 84,581 and 126,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,581 and 126,872 is: 190,308.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,581 : 126,872 = 126,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,581/126,872 = 126,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,581x = 126,872 × 126,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,581x = 16,096,504,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,096,504,384/84,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,308.75
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