Finding the Third Proportional to 109,543 and 176,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,543 and 176,363 is: 283,942.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,543 : 176,363 = 176,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,543/176,363 = 176,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,543x = 176,363 × 176,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,543x = 31,103,907,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,103,907,769/109,543 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,942.45
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