Finding the Third Proportional to 115,560 and 183,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,560 and 183,852 is: 292,502.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,560 : 183,852 = 183,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,560/183,852 = 183,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,560x = 183,852 × 183,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,560x = 33,801,557,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,801,557,904/115,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,502.23
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