Finding the Third Proportional to 115,397 and 174,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,397 and 174,632 is: 264,273.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,397 : 174,632 = 174,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,397/174,632 = 174,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,397x = 174,632 × 174,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,397x = 30,496,335,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,496,335,424/115,397 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,273.21
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