Finding the Third Proportional to 117,003 and 176,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,003 and 176,552 is: 266,408.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,003 : 176,552 = 176,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,003/176,552 = 176,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,003x = 176,552 × 176,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,003x = 31,170,608,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,170,608,704/117,003 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,408.63
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