Finding the Third Proportional to 125,442 and 184,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,442 and 184,149 is: 270,330.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,442 : 184,149 = 184,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,442/184,149 = 184,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,442x = 184,149 × 184,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,442x = 33,910,854,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,910,854,201/125,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 270,330.94
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