Finding the Third Proportional to 114,318 and 175,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,318 and 175,363 is: 269,005.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,318 : 175,363 = 175,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,318/175,363 = 175,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,318x = 175,363 × 175,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,318x = 30,752,181,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,752,181,769/114,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,005.60
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