Finding the Third Proportional to 112,038 and 177,489
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,038 and 177,489 is: 281,175.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,038 : 177,489 = 177,489 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,038/177,489 = 177,489/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,038x = 177,489 × 177,489 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,038x = 31,502,345,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,502,345,121/112,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,175.54
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