Finding the Third Proportional to 124,843 and 182,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,843 and 182,592 is: 267,054.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,843 : 182,592 = 182,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,843/182,592 = 182,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,843x = 182,592 × 182,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,843x = 33,339,838,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,339,838,464/124,843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,054.13
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