Finding the Third Proportional to 117,410 and 176,139
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,410 and 176,139 is: 264,244.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,410 : 176,139 = 176,139 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,410/176,139 = 176,139/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,410x = 176,139 × 176,139 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,410x = 31,024,947,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,024,947,321/117,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,244.50
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