Finding the Third Proportional to 114,228 and 175,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,228 and 175,698 is: 270,247.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,228 : 175,698 = 175,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,228/175,698 = 175,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,228x = 175,698 × 175,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,228x = 30,869,787,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,869,787,204/114,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 270,247.11
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