Finding the Third Proportional to 122,656 and 182,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,656 and 182,688 is: 272,101.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,656 : 182,688 = 182,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,656/182,688 = 182,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,656x = 182,688 × 182,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,656x = 33,374,905,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,374,905,344/122,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,101.69
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