Finding the Third Proportional to 111,271 and 176,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,271 and 176,907 is: 281,260.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,271 : 176,907 = 176,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,271/176,907 = 176,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,271x = 176,907 × 176,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,271x = 31,296,086,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,296,086,649/111,271 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,260.05
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