Finding the Third Proportional to 113,028 and 171,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,028 and 171,000 is: 258,705.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,028 : 171,000 = 171,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,028/171,000 = 171,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,028x = 171,000 × 171,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,028x = 29,241,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,241,000,000/113,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,705.81
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