Finding the Third Proportional to 119,030 and 184,423
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,030 and 184,423 is: 285,741.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,030 : 184,423 = 184,423 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,030/184,423 = 184,423/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,030x = 184,423 × 184,423 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,030x = 34,011,842,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,011,842,929/119,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,741.77
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