Finding the Third Proportional to 117,348 and 176,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,348 and 176,584 is: 265,721.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,348 : 176,584 = 176,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,348/176,584 = 176,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,348x = 176,584 × 176,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,348x = 31,181,909,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,181,909,056/117,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 265,721.69
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