Finding the Third Proportional to 115,842 and 173,731
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,842 and 173,731 is: 260,548.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,842 : 173,731 = 173,731 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,842/173,731 = 173,731/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,842x = 173,731 × 173,731 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,842x = 30,182,460,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,182,460,361/115,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,548.51
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