Finding the Third Proportional to 83,116 and 124,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,116 and 124,660 is: 186,969.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,116 : 124,660 = 124,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,116/124,660 = 124,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,116x = 124,660 × 124,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,116x = 15,540,115,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,540,115,600/83,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,969.00
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