Finding the Third Proportional to 113,646 and 176,205
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,646 and 176,205 is: 273,201.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,646 : 176,205 = 176,205 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,646/176,205 = 176,205/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,646x = 176,205 × 176,205 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,646x = 31,048,202,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,048,202,025/113,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,201.01
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