Finding the Third Proportional to 113,732 and 176,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,732 and 176,594 is: 274,201.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,732 : 176,594 = 176,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,732/176,594 = 176,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,732x = 176,594 × 176,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,732x = 31,185,440,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,185,440,836/113,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,201.11
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