Finding the Third Proportional to 121,826 and 182,739
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,826 and 182,739 is: 274,108.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,826 : 182,739 = 182,739 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,826/182,739 = 182,739/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,826x = 182,739 × 182,739 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,826x = 33,393,542,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,393,542,121/121,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,108.50
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