Finding the Third Proportional to 84,592 and 133,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,592 and 133,912 is: 211,987.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,592 : 133,912 = 133,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,592/133,912 = 133,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,592x = 133,912 × 133,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,592x = 17,932,423,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,932,423,744/84,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,987.23
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