Finding the Third Proportional to 115,668 and 177,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,668 and 177,876 is: 273,540.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,668 : 177,876 = 177,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,668/177,876 = 177,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,668x = 177,876 × 177,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,668x = 31,639,871,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,639,871,376/115,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,540.40
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