Finding the Third Proportional to 113,946 and 183,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,946 and 183,069 is: 294,124.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,946 : 183,069 = 183,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,946/183,069 = 183,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,946x = 183,069 × 183,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,946x = 33,514,258,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,514,258,761/113,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,124.05
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