Finding the Third Proportional to 115,390 and 174,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,390 and 174,623 is: 264,262.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,390 : 174,623 = 174,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,390/174,623 = 174,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,390x = 174,623 × 174,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,390x = 30,493,192,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,493,192,129/115,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,262.00
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