Finding the Third Proportional to 117,320 and 176,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,320 and 176,546 is: 265,670.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,320 : 176,546 = 176,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,320/176,546 = 176,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,320x = 176,546 × 176,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,320x = 31,168,490,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,168,490,116/117,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 265,670.73
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