Finding the Third Proportional to 115,446 and 177,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,446 and 177,330 is: 272,386.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,446 : 177,330 = 177,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,446/177,330 = 177,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,446x = 177,330 × 177,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,446x = 31,445,928,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,445,928,900/115,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,386.47
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