Finding the Third Proportional to 114,390 and 174,986
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,390 and 174,986 is: 267,681.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,390 : 174,986 = 174,986 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,390/174,986 = 174,986/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,390x = 174,986 × 174,986 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,390x = 30,620,100,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,620,100,196/114,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,681.62
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