Finding the Third Proportional to 114,380 and 176,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,380 and 176,756 is: 273,148.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,380 : 176,756 = 176,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,380/176,756 = 176,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,380x = 176,756 × 176,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,380x = 31,242,683,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,242,683,536/114,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,148.13
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