Finding the Third Proportional to 122,654 and 184,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,654 and 184,589 is: 277,798.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,654 : 184,589 = 184,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,654/184,589 = 184,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,654x = 184,589 × 184,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,654x = 34,073,098,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,073,098,921/122,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,798.51
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