Finding the Third Proportional to 113,902.50 and 180,130.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,902.50 and 180,130.50 is: 284,866.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,902.50 : 180,130.50 = 180,130.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,902.50/180,130.50 = 180,130.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,902.50x = 180,130.50 × 180,130.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,902.50x = 32,446,997,030.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,446,997,030.25/113,902.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,866.42
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