Finding the Third Proportional to 114,586 and 177,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,586 and 177,063 is: 273,605.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,586 : 177,063 = 177,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,586/177,063 = 177,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,586x = 177,063 × 177,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,586x = 31,351,305,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,351,305,969/114,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,605.03
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