Finding the Third Proportional to 115,986 and 177,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,986 and 177,723 is: 272,321.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,986 : 177,723 = 177,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,986/177,723 = 177,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,986x = 177,723 × 177,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,986x = 31,585,464,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,585,464,729/115,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,321.36
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