Finding the Third Proportional to 110,918.50 and 181,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,918.50 and 181,101 is: 295,690.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,918.50 : 181,101 = 181,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,918.50/181,101 = 181,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,918.50x = 181,101 × 181,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,918.50x = 32,797,572,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,797,572,201/110,918.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,690.73
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