Finding the Third Proportional to 117,090 and 181,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,090 and 181,134 is: 280,207.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,090 : 181,134 = 181,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,090/181,134 = 181,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,090x = 181,134 × 181,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,090x = 32,809,525,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,809,525,956/117,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,207.75
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