Finding the Third Proportional to 116,924.50 and 182,231.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,924.50 and 182,231.50 is: 284,015.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,924.50 : 182,231.50 = 182,231.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,924.50/182,231.50 = 182,231.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,924.50x = 182,231.50 × 182,231.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,924.50x = 33,208,319,592.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,208,319,592.25/116,924.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,015.07
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