Finding the Third Proportional to 114,756 and 177,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,756 and 177,246 is: 273,764.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,756 : 177,246 = 177,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,756/177,246 = 177,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,756x = 177,246 × 177,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,756x = 31,416,144,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,416,144,516/114,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,764.72
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