Finding the Third Proportional to 121,284 and 184,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,284 and 184,374 is: 280,282.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,284 : 184,374 = 184,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,284/184,374 = 184,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,284x = 184,374 × 184,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,284x = 33,993,771,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,993,771,876/121,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,282.41
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