Finding the Third Proportional to 116,490 and 176,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,490 and 176,898 is: 268,631.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,490 : 176,898 = 176,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,490/176,898 = 176,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,490x = 176,898 × 176,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,490x = 31,292,902,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,292,902,404/116,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,631.66
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