Finding the Third Proportional to 115,254 and 177,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,254 and 177,993 is: 274,884.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,254 : 177,993 = 177,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,254/177,993 = 177,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,254x = 177,993 × 177,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,254x = 31,681,508,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,681,508,049/115,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,884.24
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