Finding the Third Proportional to 114,158 and 182,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,158 and 182,307 is: 291,138.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,158 : 182,307 = 182,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,158/182,307 = 182,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,158x = 182,307 × 182,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,158x = 33,235,842,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,235,842,249/114,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,138.97
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