Finding the Third Proportional to 118,688 and 184,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 118,688 and 184,840 is: 287,862.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,688 : 184,840 = 184,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,688/184,840 = 184,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,688x = 184,840 × 184,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,688x = 34,165,825,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,165,825,600/118,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,862.51
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