Finding the Third Proportional to 111,053 and 176,421
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,053 and 176,421 is: 280,265.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,053 : 176,421 = 176,421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,053/176,421 = 176,421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,053x = 176,421 × 176,421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,053x = 31,124,369,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,124,369,241/111,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,265.90
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