Finding the Third Proportional to 113,905 and 175,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,905 and 175,317 is: 269,839.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,905 : 175,317 = 175,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,905/175,317 = 175,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,905x = 175,317 × 175,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,905x = 30,736,050,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,736,050,489/113,905 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,839.34
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