Finding the Third Proportional to 84,954 and 134,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,954 and 134,964 is: 214,413.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,954 : 134,964 = 134,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,954/134,964 = 134,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,954x = 134,964 × 134,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,954x = 18,215,281,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,215,281,296/84,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,413.46
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