Finding the Third Proportional to 123,624 and 186,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 123,624 and 186,012 is: 279,884.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123,624 : 186,012 = 186,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123,624/186,012 = 186,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123,624x = 186,012 × 186,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123,624x = 34,600,464,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,600,464,144/123,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,884.68
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