Finding the Third Proportional to 122,890 and 184,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,890 and 184,431 is: 276,790.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,890 : 184,431 = 184,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,890/184,431 = 184,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,890x = 184,431 × 184,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,890x = 34,014,793,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,014,793,761/122,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,790.57
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