Finding the Third Proportional to 117,180 and 181,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,180 and 181,332 is: 280,605.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,180 : 181,332 = 181,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,180/181,332 = 181,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,180x = 181,332 × 181,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,180x = 32,881,294,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,881,294,224/117,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,605.00
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