Finding the Third Proportional to 117,378 and 175,617
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,378 and 175,617 is: 262,752.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,378 : 175,617 = 175,617 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,378/175,617 = 175,617/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,378x = 175,617 × 175,617 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,378x = 30,841,330,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,841,330,689/117,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,752.23
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