Finding the Third Proportional to 113,984 and 176,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,984 and 176,944 is: 274,680.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,984 : 176,944 = 176,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,984/176,944 = 176,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,984x = 176,944 × 176,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,984x = 31,309,179,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,309,179,136/113,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,680.47
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