Finding the Third Proportional to 91,947 and 124,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,947 and 124,798 is: 169,386.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,947 : 124,798 = 124,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,947/124,798 = 124,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,947x = 124,798 × 124,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,947x = 15,574,540,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,574,540,804/91,947 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,386.07
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