Finding the Third Proportional to 113,895 and 173,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,895 and 173,652 is: 264,761.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,895 : 173,652 = 173,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,895/173,652 = 173,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,895x = 173,652 × 173,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,895x = 30,155,017,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,155,017,104/113,895 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,761.55
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