Finding the Third Proportional to 110,366 and 174,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,366 and 174,876 is: 277,092.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,366 : 174,876 = 174,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,366/174,876 = 174,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,366x = 174,876 × 174,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,366x = 30,581,615,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,581,615,376/110,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,092.72
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