Finding the Third Proportional to 122,781.75 and 184,629.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,781.75 and 184,629.75 is: 277,632.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,781.75 : 184,629.75 = 184,629.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,781.75/184,629.75 = 184,629.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,781.75x = 184,629.75 × 184,629.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,781.75x = 34,088,144,585.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,088,144,585.06/122,781.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,632.01
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