Finding the Third Proportional to 114,104 and 177,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,104 and 177,375 is: 275,729.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,104 : 177,375 = 177,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,104/177,375 = 177,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,104x = 177,375 × 177,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,104x = 31,461,890,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,461,890,625/114,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,729.95
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