Finding the Third Proportional to 84,594 and 122,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,594 and 122,892 is: 178,528.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,594 : 122,892 = 122,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,594/122,892 = 122,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,594x = 122,892 × 122,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,594x = 15,102,443,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,102,443,664/84,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,528.54
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