Finding the Third Proportional to 117,524 and 176,545
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,524 and 176,545 is: 265,206.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,524 : 176,545 = 176,545 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,524/176,545 = 176,545/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,524x = 176,545 × 176,545 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,524x = 31,168,137,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,168,137,025/117,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 265,206.57
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