Finding the Third Proportional to 116,331 and 175,467
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,331 and 175,467 is: 264,664.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,331 : 175,467 = 175,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,331/175,467 = 175,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,331x = 175,467 × 175,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,331x = 30,788,668,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,788,668,089/116,331 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,664.35
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