Finding the Third Proportional to 84,496 and 122,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,496 and 122,774 is: 178,392.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,496 : 122,774 = 122,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,496/122,774 = 122,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,496x = 122,774 × 122,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,496x = 15,073,455,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,073,455,076/84,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,392.53
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