Finding the Third Proportional to 82,322 and 124,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,322 and 124,635 is: 188,696.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,322 : 124,635 = 124,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,322/124,635 = 124,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,322x = 124,635 × 124,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,322x = 15,533,883,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,533,883,225/82,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,696.62
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