Finding the Third Proportional to 115,180 and 174,381
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,180 and 174,381 is: 264,010.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,180 : 174,381 = 174,381 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,180/174,381 = 174,381/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,180x = 174,381 × 174,381 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,180x = 30,408,733,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,408,733,161/115,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,010.53
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