Finding the Third Proportional to 114,028 and 178,875
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,028 and 178,875 is: 280,600.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,028 : 178,875 = 178,875 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,028/178,875 = 178,875/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,028x = 178,875 × 178,875 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,028x = 31,996,265,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,996,265,625/114,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,600.08
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