Finding the Third Proportional to 122,665 and 184,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,665 and 184,604 is: 277,818.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,665 : 184,604 = 184,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,665/184,604 = 184,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,665x = 184,604 × 184,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,665x = 34,078,636,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,078,636,816/122,665 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,818.75
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