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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,312 and 123,930

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,312 and 123,930 is: 182,164.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,312 : 123,930 = 123,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,312/123,930 = 123,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,312x = 123,930 × 123,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,312x = 15,358,644,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,358,644,900/84,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,164.40

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