Finding the Third Proportional to 113,676 and 170,517
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,676 and 170,517 is: 255,780.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,676 : 170,517 = 170,517 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,676/170,517 = 170,517/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,676x = 170,517 × 170,517 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,676x = 29,076,047,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,076,047,289/113,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,780.00
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