Finding the Third Proportional to 115,727.63 and 180,357.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,727.63 and 180,357.75 is: 281,081.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,727.63 : 180,357.75 = 180,357.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,727.63/180,357.75 = 180,357.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,727.63x = 180,357.75 × 180,357.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,727.63x = 32,528,917,985.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,528,917,985.06/115,727.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,081.70
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