Finding the Third Proportional to 118,391.63 and 181,110.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 118,391.63 and 181,110.94 is: 277,056.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,391.63 : 181,110.94 = 181,110.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,391.63/181,110.94 = 181,110.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,391.63x = 181,110.94 × 181,110.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,391.63x = 32,801,171,682.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,801,171,682.13/118,391.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,056.52
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