Finding the Third Proportional to 119,036 and 184,467
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,036 and 184,467 is: 285,863.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,036 : 184,467 = 184,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,036/184,467 = 184,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,036x = 184,467 × 184,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,036x = 34,028,074,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,028,074,089/119,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,863.72
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