Finding the Third Proportional to 122,506 and 184,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,506 and 184,476 is: 277,793.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,506 : 184,476 = 184,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,506/184,476 = 184,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,506x = 184,476 × 184,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,506x = 34,031,394,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,031,394,576/122,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,793.70
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