Finding the Third Proportional to 122,854 and 184,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,854 and 184,683 is: 277,628.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,854 : 184,683 = 184,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,854/184,683 = 184,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,854x = 184,683 × 184,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,854x = 34,107,810,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,107,810,489/122,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,628.82
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