Finding the Third Proportional to 82,883.63 and 124,809.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,883.63 and 124,809.75 is: 187,943.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,883.63 : 124,809.75 = 124,809.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,883.63/124,809.75 = 124,809.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,883.63x = 124,809.75 × 124,809.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,883.63x = 15,577,473,695.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,577,473,695.06/82,883.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,943.92
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