Finding the Third Proportional to 110,703 and 176,237
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,703 and 176,237 is: 280,565.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,703 : 176,237 = 176,237 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,703/176,237 = 176,237/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,703x = 176,237 × 176,237 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,703x = 31,059,480,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,059,480,169/110,703 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,565.84
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