Finding the Third Proportional to 84,704 and 128,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,704 and 128,832 is: 195,949.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,704 : 128,832 = 128,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,704/128,832 = 128,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,704x = 128,832 × 128,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,704x = 16,597,684,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,597,684,224/84,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,949.24
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