Finding the Third Proportional to 122,277 and 184,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,277 and 184,650 is: 278,839.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,277 : 184,650 = 184,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,277/184,650 = 184,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,277x = 184,650 × 184,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,277x = 34,095,622,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,095,622,500/122,277 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,839.21
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