Finding the Third Proportional to 119,088 and 184,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,088 and 184,314 is: 285,265.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,088 : 184,314 = 184,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,088/184,314 = 184,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,088x = 184,314 × 184,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,088x = 33,971,650,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,971,650,596/119,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,265.10
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