Finding the Third Proportional to 118,480 and 187,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 118,480 and 187,584 is: 296,993.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,480 : 187,584 = 187,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,480/187,584 = 187,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,480x = 187,584 × 187,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,480x = 35,187,757,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,187,757,056/118,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,993.22
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