Finding the Third Proportional to 115,284 and 180,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,284 and 180,450 is: 282,452.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,284 : 180,450 = 180,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,284/180,450 = 180,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,284x = 180,450 × 180,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,284x = 32,562,202,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,562,202,500/115,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,452.05
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