Finding the Third Proportional to 84,692 and 124,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,692 and 124,702 is: 183,613.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,692 : 124,702 = 124,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,692/124,702 = 124,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,692x = 124,702 × 124,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,692x = 15,550,588,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,550,588,804/84,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,613.43
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