Finding the Third Proportional to 84,808 and 134,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,808 and 134,988 is: 214,858.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,808 : 134,988 = 134,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,808/134,988 = 134,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,808x = 134,988 × 134,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,808x = 18,221,760,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,221,760,144/84,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,858.98
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