Finding the Third Proportional to 83,192 and 124,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,192 and 124,748 is: 187,062.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,192 : 124,748 = 124,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,192/124,748 = 124,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,192x = 124,748 × 124,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,192x = 15,562,063,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,562,063,504/83,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,062.02
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