Finding the Third Proportional to 84,804 and 134,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,804 and 134,982 is: 214,850.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,804 : 134,982 = 134,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,804/134,982 = 134,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,804x = 134,982 × 134,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,804x = 18,220,140,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,220,140,324/84,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,850.01
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