Finding the Third Proportional to 84,980 and 135,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,980 and 135,010 is: 214,494.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,980 : 135,010 = 135,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,980/135,010 = 135,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,980x = 135,010 × 135,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,980x = 18,227,700,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,227,700,100/84,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,494.00
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