Finding the Third Proportional to 121,534 and 183,981
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,534 and 183,981 is: 278,514.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,534 : 183,981 = 183,981 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,534/183,981 = 183,981/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,534x = 183,981 × 183,981 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,534x = 33,849,008,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,849,008,361/121,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,514.72
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