Finding the Third Proportional to 84,848 and 129,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,848 and 129,504 is: 197,662.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,848 : 129,504 = 129,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,848/129,504 = 129,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,848x = 129,504 × 129,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,848x = 16,771,286,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,771,286,016/84,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,662.71
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