Finding the Third Proportional to 84,771 and 128,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,771 and 128,250 is: 194,029.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,771 : 128,250 = 128,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,771/128,250 = 128,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,771x = 128,250 × 128,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,771x = 16,448,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,448,062,500/84,771 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,029.36
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