Finding the Third Proportional to 118,692 and 181,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 118,692 and 181,032 is: 276,114.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,692 : 181,032 = 181,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,692/181,032 = 181,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,692x = 181,032 × 181,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,692x = 32,772,585,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,772,585,024/118,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,114.52
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