Finding the Third Proportional to 82,690 and 123,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,690 and 123,919 is: 185,704.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,690 : 123,919 = 123,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,690/123,919 = 123,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,690x = 123,919 × 123,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,690x = 15,355,918,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,355,918,561/82,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,704.66
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