Finding the Third Proportional to 110,992 and 180,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,992 and 180,329 is: 292,981.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,992 : 180,329 = 180,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,992/180,329 = 180,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,992x = 180,329 × 180,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,992x = 32,518,548,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,518,548,241/110,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,981.01
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