Finding the Third Proportional to 84,766 and 124,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,766 and 124,554 is: 183,017.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,766 : 124,554 = 124,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,766/124,554 = 124,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,766x = 124,554 × 124,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,766x = 15,513,698,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,513,698,916/84,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,017.94
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