Finding the Third Proportional to 84,706 and 111,387
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,706 and 111,387 is: 146,472.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,706 : 111,387 = 111,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,706/111,387 = 111,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,706x = 111,387 × 111,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,706x = 12,407,063,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,407,063,769/84,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,472.08
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