Finding the Third Proportional to 115,590 and 183,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,590 and 183,900 is: 292,579.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,590 : 183,900 = 183,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,590/183,900 = 183,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,590x = 183,900 × 183,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,590x = 33,819,210,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,819,210,000/115,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,579.03
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