Finding the Third Proportional to 116,658 and 172,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,658 and 172,527 is: 255,152.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,658 : 172,527 = 172,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,658/172,527 = 172,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,658x = 172,527 × 172,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,658x = 29,765,565,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,765,565,729/116,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,152.37
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