Finding the Third Proportional to 115,274 and 172,911
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,274 and 172,911 is: 259,366.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,274 : 172,911 = 172,911 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,274/172,911 = 172,911/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,274x = 172,911 × 172,911 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,274x = 29,898,213,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,898,213,921/115,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,366.50
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