Finding the Third Proportional to 115,442 and 180,453
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,442 and 180,453 is: 282,074.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,442 : 180,453 = 180,453 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,442/180,453 = 180,453/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,442x = 180,453 × 180,453 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,442x = 32,563,285,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,563,285,209/115,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,074.85
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