Finding the Third Proportional to 112,560 and 178,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,560 and 178,236 is: 282,232.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,560 : 178,236 = 178,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,560/178,236 = 178,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,560x = 178,236 × 178,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,560x = 31,768,071,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,768,071,696/112,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,232.34
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