Finding the Third Proportional to 181,296 and 261,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,296 and 261,120 is: 376,090.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,296 : 261,120 = 261,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,296/261,120 = 261,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,296x = 261,120 × 261,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,296x = 68,183,654,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,183,654,400/181,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,090.23
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