Finding the Third Proportional to 117,032 and 176,582
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,032 and 176,582 is: 266,433.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,032 : 176,582 = 176,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,032/176,582 = 176,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,032x = 176,582 × 176,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,032x = 31,181,202,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,181,202,724/117,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,433.14
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