Finding the Third Proportional to 138,757 and 184,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,757 and 184,470 is: 245,242.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,757 : 184,470 = 184,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,757/184,470 = 184,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,757x = 184,470 × 184,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,757x = 34,029,180,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,029,180,900/138,757 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,242.99
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