Finding the Third Proportional to 115,928 and 184,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,928 and 184,268 is: 292,894.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,928 : 184,268 = 184,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,928/184,268 = 184,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,928x = 184,268 × 184,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,928x = 33,954,695,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,954,695,824/115,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,894.69
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