Finding the Third Proportional to 84,825 and 131,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,825 and 131,409 is: 203,575.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,825 : 131,409 = 131,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,825/131,409 = 131,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,825x = 131,409 × 131,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,825x = 17,268,325,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,268,325,281/84,825 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,575.89
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