Finding the Third Proportional to 119,328 and 183,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,328 and 183,552 is: 282,342.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,328 : 183,552 = 183,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,328/183,552 = 183,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,328x = 183,552 × 183,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,328x = 33,691,336,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,691,336,704/119,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,342.26
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