Finding the Third Proportional to 117,504 and 182,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,504 and 182,400 is: 283,137.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,504 : 182,400 = 182,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,504/182,400 = 182,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,504x = 182,400 × 182,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,504x = 33,269,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,269,760,000/117,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,137.25
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