Finding the Third Proportional to 114,776 and 167,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,776 and 167,598 is: 244,729.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,776 : 167,598 = 167,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,776/167,598 = 167,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,776x = 167,598 × 167,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,776x = 28,089,089,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,089,089,604/114,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,729.64
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