Finding the Third Proportional to 115,195 and 180,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,195 and 180,316 is: 282,250.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,195 : 180,316 = 180,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,195/180,316 = 180,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,195x = 180,316 × 180,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,195x = 32,513,859,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,513,859,856/115,195 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,250.62
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