Finding the Third Proportional to 122,706 and 185,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,706 and 185,907 is: 281,660.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,706 : 185,907 = 185,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,706/185,907 = 185,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,706x = 185,907 × 185,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,706x = 34,561,412,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,561,412,649/122,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,660.33
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