Finding the Third Proportional to 112,257 and 177,720.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,257 and 177,720.75 is: 281,360.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,257 : 177,720.75 = 177,720.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,257/177,720.75 = 177,720.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,257x = 177,720.75 × 177,720.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,257x = 31,584,664,980.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,584,664,980.56/112,257 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,360.32
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