Finding the Third Proportional to 117,475 and 189,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,475 and 189,153 is: 304,565.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,475 : 189,153 = 189,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,475/189,153 = 189,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,475x = 189,153 × 189,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,475x = 35,778,857,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,778,857,409/117,475 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,565.72
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