Finding the Third Proportional to 117,088 and 173,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,088 and 173,600 is: 257,387.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,088 : 173,600 = 173,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,088/173,600 = 173,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,088x = 173,600 × 173,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,088x = 30,136,960,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,136,960,000/117,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,387.26
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