Finding the Third Proportional to 91,872 and 124,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,872 and 124,683 is: 169,212.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,872 : 124,683 = 124,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,872/124,683 = 124,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,872x = 124,683 × 124,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,872x = 15,545,850,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,545,850,489/91,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,212.06
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