Finding the Third Proportional to 117,366 and 176,611
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,366 and 176,611 is: 265,762.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,366 : 176,611 = 176,611 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,366/176,611 = 176,611/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,366x = 176,611 × 176,611 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,366x = 31,191,445,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,191,445,321/117,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 265,762.19
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