Finding the Third Proportional to 115,451 and 172,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,451 and 172,714 is: 258,379.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,451 : 172,714 = 172,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,451/172,714 = 172,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,451x = 172,714 × 172,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,451x = 29,830,125,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,830,125,796/115,451 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,379.10
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