Finding the Third Proportional to 84,843 and 124,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,843 and 124,686 is: 183,239.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,843 : 124,686 = 124,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,843/124,686 = 124,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,843x = 124,686 × 124,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,843x = 15,546,598,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,546,598,596/84,843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,239.61
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