Finding the Third Proportional to 112,571 and 178,253
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,571 and 178,253 is: 282,258.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,571 : 178,253 = 178,253 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,571/178,253 = 178,253/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,571x = 178,253 × 178,253 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,571x = 31,774,132,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,774,132,009/112,571 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,258.59
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