Finding the Third Proportional to 115,771 and 169,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,771 and 169,876 is: 249,266.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,771 : 169,876 = 169,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,771/169,876 = 169,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,771x = 169,876 × 169,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,771x = 28,857,855,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,857,855,376/115,771 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,266.70
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