Finding the Third Proportional to 122,662 and 182,697
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,662 and 182,697 is: 272,115.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,662 : 182,697 = 182,697 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,662/182,697 = 182,697/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,662x = 182,697 × 182,697 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,662x = 33,378,193,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,378,193,809/122,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,115.19
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