Finding the Third Proportional to 124,482 and 178,947
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,482 and 178,947 is: 257,242.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,482 : 178,947 = 178,947 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,482/178,947 = 178,947/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,482x = 178,947 × 178,947 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,482x = 32,022,028,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,022,028,809/124,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,242.24
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