Finding the Third Proportional to 114,156 and 182,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,156 and 182,304 is: 291,134.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,156 : 182,304 = 182,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,156/182,304 = 182,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,156x = 182,304 × 182,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,156x = 33,234,748,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,234,748,416/114,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,134.49
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