Finding the Third Proportional to 115,464 and 183,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,464 and 183,868 is: 292,796.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,464 : 183,868 = 183,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,464/183,868 = 183,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,464x = 183,868 × 183,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,464x = 33,807,441,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,807,441,424/115,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,796.38
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