Finding the Third Proportional to 111,058 and 176,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,058 and 176,633 is: 280,927.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,058 : 176,633 = 176,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,058/176,633 = 176,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,058x = 176,633 × 176,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,058x = 31,199,216,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,199,216,689/111,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,927.23
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