Finding the Third Proportional to 115,584 and 183,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,584 and 183,072 is: 289,965.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,584 : 183,072 = 183,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,584/183,072 = 183,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,584x = 183,072 × 183,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,584x = 33,515,357,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,515,357,184/115,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,965.37
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