Finding the Third Proportional to 115,569 and 183,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,569 and 183,375 is: 290,963.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,569 : 183,375 = 183,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,569/183,375 = 183,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,569x = 183,375 × 183,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,569x = 33,626,390,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,626,390,625/115,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,963.76
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