Finding the Third Proportional to 82,294 and 124,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,294 and 124,595 is: 188,639.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,294 : 124,595 = 124,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,294/124,595 = 124,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,294x = 124,595 × 124,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,294x = 15,523,914,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,523,914,025/82,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,639.68
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