Finding the Third Proportional to 112,694 and 175,503
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,694 and 175,503 is: 273,318.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,694 : 175,503 = 175,503 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,694/175,503 = 175,503/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,694x = 175,503 × 175,503 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,694x = 30,801,303,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,801,303,009/112,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,318.04
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