Finding the Third Proportional to 121,552 and 184,005
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,552 and 184,005 is: 278,546.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,552 : 184,005 = 184,005 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,552/184,005 = 184,005/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,552x = 184,005 × 184,005 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,552x = 33,857,840,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,857,840,025/121,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,546.14
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