Finding the Third Proportional to 83,088 and 124,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,088 and 124,608 is: 186,876.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,088 : 124,608 = 124,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,088/124,608 = 124,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,088x = 124,608 × 124,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,088x = 15,527,153,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,527,153,664/83,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,876.01
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