Finding the Third Proportional to 113,624 and 177,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,624 and 177,852 is: 278,386.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,624 : 177,852 = 177,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,624/177,852 = 177,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,624x = 177,852 × 177,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,624x = 31,631,333,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,631,333,904/113,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,386.03
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