Finding the Third Proportional to 116,760 and 181,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,760 and 181,164 is: 281,092.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,760 : 181,164 = 181,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,760/181,164 = 181,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,760x = 181,164 × 181,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,760x = 32,820,394,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,820,394,896/116,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,092.80
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