Finding the Third Proportional to 119,694 and 182,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,694 and 182,028 is: 276,824.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,694 : 182,028 = 182,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,694/182,028 = 182,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,694x = 182,028 × 182,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,694x = 33,134,192,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,134,192,784/119,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,824.17
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