Finding the Third Proportional to 114,937 and 172,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,937 and 172,560 is: 259,071.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,937 : 172,560 = 172,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,937/172,560 = 172,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,937x = 172,560 × 172,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,937x = 29,776,953,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,776,953,600/114,937 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,071.96
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