Finding the Third Proportional to 84,819 and 130,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,819 and 130,902 is: 202,022.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,819 : 130,902 = 130,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,819/130,902 = 130,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,819x = 130,902 × 130,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,819x = 17,135,333,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,135,333,604/84,819 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,022.35
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