Finding the Third Proportional to 110,977 and 173,906
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,977 and 173,906 is: 272,518.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,977 : 173,906 = 173,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,977/173,906 = 173,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,977x = 173,906 × 173,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,977x = 30,243,296,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,243,296,836/110,977 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,518.60
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