Finding the Third Proportional to 116,023 and 184,617
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,023 and 184,617 is: 293,764.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,023 : 184,617 = 184,617 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,023/184,617 = 184,617/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,023x = 184,617 × 184,617 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,023x = 34,083,436,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,083,436,689/116,023 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,764.48
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