Finding the Third Proportional to 111,581 and 232,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,581 and 232,186 is: 483,149.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,581 : 232,186 = 232,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,581/232,186 = 232,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,581x = 232,186 × 232,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,581x = 53,910,338,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,910,338,596/111,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,149.81
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