Finding the Third Proportional to 122,995 and 184,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,995 and 184,494 is: 276,743.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,995 : 184,494 = 184,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,995/184,494 = 184,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,995x = 184,494 × 184,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,995x = 34,038,036,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,038,036,036/122,995 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,743.25
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