Finding the Third Proportional to 113,956 and 176,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,956 and 176,907 is: 274,633.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,956 : 176,907 = 176,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,956/176,907 = 176,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,956x = 176,907 × 176,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,956x = 31,296,086,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,296,086,649/113,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,633.07
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