Finding the Third Proportional to 121,836 and 182,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,836 and 182,752 is: 274,125.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,836 : 182,752 = 182,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,836/182,752 = 182,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,836x = 182,752 × 182,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,836x = 33,398,293,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,398,293,504/121,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,125.00
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