Finding the Third Proportional to 114,696 and 177,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,696 and 177,162 is: 273,648.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,696 : 177,162 = 177,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,696/177,162 = 177,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,696x = 177,162 × 177,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,696x = 31,386,374,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,386,374,244/114,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,648.38
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