Finding the Third Proportional to 114,538 and 172,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,538 and 172,024 is: 258,361.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,538 : 172,024 = 172,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,538/172,024 = 172,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,538x = 172,024 × 172,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,538x = 29,592,256,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,592,256,576/114,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,361.91
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