Finding the Third Proportional to 114,437 and 177,047
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,437 and 177,047 is: 273,911.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,437 : 177,047 = 177,047 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,437/177,047 = 177,047/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,437x = 177,047 × 177,047 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,437x = 31,345,640,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,345,640,209/114,437 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,911.76
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