Finding the Third Proportional to 113,508 and 182,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,508 and 182,892 is: 294,688.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,508 : 182,892 = 182,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,508/182,892 = 182,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,508x = 182,892 × 182,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,508x = 33,449,483,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,449,483,664/113,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,688.34
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