Finding the Third Proportional to 114,458 and 177,225
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,458 and 177,225 is: 274,412.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,458 : 177,225 = 177,225 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,458/177,225 = 177,225/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,458x = 177,225 × 177,225 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,458x = 31,408,700,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,408,700,625/114,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,412.45
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