Finding the Third Proportional to 113,358 and 176,337
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,358 and 176,337 is: 274,305.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,358 : 176,337 = 176,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,358/176,337 = 176,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,358x = 176,337 × 176,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,358x = 31,094,737,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,094,737,569/113,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,305.63
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