Finding the Third Proportional to 116 and 176
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Solution
The third proportional to 116 and 176 is: 267.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116 : 176 = 176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116/176 = 176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116x = 176 × 176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116x = 30,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,976/116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267.03
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