Finding the Third Proportional to 114,366 and 177,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,366 and 177,777 is: 276,346.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,366 : 177,777 = 177,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,366/177,777 = 177,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,366x = 177,777 × 177,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,366x = 31,604,661,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,604,661,729/114,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,346.66
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