Finding the Third Proportional to 83,194 and 124,749
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,194 and 124,749 is: 187,060.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,194 : 124,749 = 124,749 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,194/124,749 = 124,749/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,194x = 124,749 × 124,749 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,194x = 15,562,313,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,562,313,001/83,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,060.52
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