Finding the Third Proportional to 115,978 and 177,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,978 and 177,712 is: 272,306.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,978 : 177,712 = 177,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,978/177,712 = 177,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,978x = 177,712 × 177,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,978x = 31,581,554,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,581,554,944/115,978 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,306.43
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