Finding the Third Proportional to 115,803 and 183,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,803 and 183,519 is: 290,832.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,803 : 183,519 = 183,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,803/183,519 = 183,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,803x = 183,519 × 183,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,803x = 33,679,223,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,679,223,361/115,803 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,832.05
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