Finding the Third Proportional to 84,677 and 124,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,677 and 124,676 is: 183,569.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,677 : 124,676 = 124,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,677/124,676 = 124,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,677x = 124,676 × 124,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,677x = 15,544,104,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,544,104,976/84,677 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,569.39
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