Finding the Third Proportional to 114,544 and 174,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,544 and 174,246 is: 265,065.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,544 : 174,246 = 174,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,544/174,246 = 174,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,544x = 174,246 × 174,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,544x = 30,361,668,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,361,668,516/114,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 265,065.55
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