Finding the Third Proportional to 114,072 and 177,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,072 and 177,600 is: 276,507.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,072 : 177,600 = 177,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,072/177,600 = 177,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,072x = 177,600 × 177,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,072x = 31,541,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,541,760,000/114,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,507.47
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