Finding the Third Proportional to 114,948 and 170,781.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,948 and 170,781.75 is: 253,735.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,948 : 170,781.75 = 170,781.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,948/170,781.75 = 170,781.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,948x = 170,781.75 × 170,781.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,948x = 29,166,406,133.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,166,406,133.06/114,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,735.66
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