Finding the Third Proportional to 83,669 and 124,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,669 and 124,063 is: 183,958.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,669 : 124,063 = 124,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,669/124,063 = 124,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,669x = 124,063 × 124,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,669x = 15,391,627,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,391,627,969/83,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,958.55
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