Finding the Third Proportional to 116,694 and 181,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,694 and 181,041 is: 280,870.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,694 : 181,041 = 181,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,694/181,041 = 181,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,694x = 181,041 × 181,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,694x = 32,775,843,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,775,843,681/116,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,870.00
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