Finding the Third Proportional to 115,953 and 184,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,953 and 184,450 is: 293,410.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,953 : 184,450 = 184,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,953/184,450 = 184,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,953x = 184,450 × 184,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,953x = 34,021,802,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,021,802,500/115,953 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,410.28
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