Finding the Third Proportional to 106,450 and 177,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,450 and 177,408 is: 295,665.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,450 : 177,408 = 177,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,450/177,408 = 177,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,450x = 177,408 × 177,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,450x = 31,473,598,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,473,598,464/106,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,665.56
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