Finding the Third Proportional to 122,203 and 184,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,203 and 184,534 is: 278,657.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,203 : 184,534 = 184,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,203/184,534 = 184,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,203x = 184,534 × 184,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,203x = 34,052,797,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,052,797,156/122,203 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,657.62
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