Finding the Third Proportional to 114,466 and 175,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,466 and 175,101 is: 267,855.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,466 : 175,101 = 175,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,466/175,101 = 175,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,466x = 175,101 × 175,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,466x = 30,660,360,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,660,360,201/114,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,855.61
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