Finding the Third Proportional to 116,964 and 176,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,964 and 176,498 is: 266,334.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,964 : 176,498 = 176,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,964/176,498 = 176,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,964x = 176,498 × 176,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,964x = 31,151,544,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,151,544,004/116,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,334.46
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