Finding the Third Proportional to 83,116 and 124,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,116 and 124,656 is: 186,957.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,116 : 124,656 = 124,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,116/124,656 = 124,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,116x = 124,656 × 124,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,116x = 15,539,118,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,539,118,336/83,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,957.00
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