Finding the Third Proportional to 118,874 and 184,661
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Solution
The third proportional to 118,874 and 184,661 is: 286,855.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,874 : 184,661 = 184,661 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,874/184,661 = 184,661/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,874x = 184,661 × 184,661 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,874x = 34,099,684,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,099,684,921/118,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,855.70
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