Finding the Third Proportional to 82,654 and 122,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,654 and 122,764 is: 182,338.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,654 : 122,764 = 122,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,654/122,764 = 122,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,654x = 122,764 × 122,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,654x = 15,070,999,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,070,999,696/82,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,338.42
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