Finding the Third Proportional to 112,534 and 174,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,534 and 174,192 is: 269,632.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,534 : 174,192 = 174,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,534/174,192 = 174,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,534x = 174,192 × 174,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,534x = 30,342,852,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,342,852,864/112,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,632.76
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