Finding the Third Proportional to 84,761 and 124,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,761 and 124,513 is: 182,908.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,761 : 124,513 = 124,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,761/124,513 = 124,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,761x = 124,513 × 124,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,761x = 15,503,487,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,503,487,169/84,761 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,908.26
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