Finding the Third Proportional to 121,376 and 185,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,376 and 185,759 is: 284,293.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,376 : 185,759 = 185,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,376/185,759 = 185,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,376x = 185,759 × 185,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,376x = 34,506,406,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,506,406,081/121,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,293.49
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