Finding the Third Proportional to 110,992 and 176,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,992 and 176,536 is: 280,785.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,992 : 176,536 = 176,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,992/176,536 = 176,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,992x = 176,536 × 176,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,992x = 31,164,959,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,164,959,296/110,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,785.64
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