Finding the Third Proportional to 121,125 and 185,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,125 and 185,924 is: 285,388.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,125 : 185,924 = 185,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,125/185,924 = 185,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,125x = 185,924 × 185,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,125x = 34,567,733,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,567,733,776/121,125 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,388.93
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