Finding the Third Proportional to 82,422 and 123,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,422 and 123,336 is: 184,559.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,422 : 123,336 = 123,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,422/123,336 = 123,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,422x = 123,336 × 123,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,422x = 15,211,768,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,211,768,896/82,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,559.57
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