Finding the Third Proportional to 91,897 and 124,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,897 and 124,718 is: 169,261.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,897 : 124,718 = 124,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,897/124,718 = 124,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,897x = 124,718 × 124,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,897x = 15,554,579,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,554,579,524/91,897 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,261.02
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