Finding the Third Proportional to 120,830 and 184,427
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,830 and 184,427 is: 281,497.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,830 : 184,427 = 184,427 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,830/184,427 = 184,427/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,830x = 184,427 × 184,427 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,830x = 34,013,318,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,013,318,329/120,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,497.30
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