Finding the Third Proportional to 122,400 and 183,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,400 and 183,960 is: 276,481.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,400 : 183,960 = 183,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,400/183,960 = 183,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,400x = 183,960 × 183,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,400x = 33,841,281,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,841,281,600/122,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,481.06
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