Finding the Third Proportional to 122,074 and 182,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,074 and 182,991 is: 274,306.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,074 : 182,991 = 182,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,074/182,991 = 182,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,074x = 182,991 × 182,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,074x = 33,485,706,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,485,706,081/122,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,306.62
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