Finding the Third Proportional to 114,666 and 177,111
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,666 and 177,111 is: 273,562.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,666 : 177,111 = 177,111 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,666/177,111 = 177,111/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,666x = 177,111 × 177,111 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,666x = 31,368,306,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,368,306,321/114,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,562.40
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