Finding the Third Proportional to 120,174 and 184,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,174 and 184,817 is: 284,232.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,174 : 184,817 = 184,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,174/184,817 = 184,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,174x = 184,817 × 184,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,174x = 34,157,323,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,157,323,489/120,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,232.23
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