Finding the Third Proportional to 124,941 and 182,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,941 and 182,727 is: 267,239.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,941 : 182,727 = 182,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,941/182,727 = 182,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,941x = 182,727 × 182,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,941x = 33,389,156,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,389,156,529/124,941 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,239.39
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