Finding the Third Proportional to 82,292 and 124,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,292 and 124,592 is: 188,635.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,292 : 124,592 = 124,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,292/124,592 = 124,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,292x = 124,592 × 124,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,292x = 15,523,166,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,523,166,464/82,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,635.18
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