Finding the Third Proportional to 109,540 and 176,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,540 and 176,358 is: 283,934.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,540 : 176,358 = 176,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,540/176,358 = 176,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,540x = 176,358 × 176,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,540x = 31,102,144,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,102,144,164/109,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,934.13
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