Finding the Third Proportional to 117,312 and 188,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,312 and 188,880 is: 304,109.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,312 : 188,880 = 188,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,312/188,880 = 188,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,312x = 188,880 × 188,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,312x = 35,675,654,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,675,654,400/117,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,109.17
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