Finding the Third Proportional to 117,598 and 176,661.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,598 and 176,661.75 is: 265,390.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,598 : 176,661.75 = 176,661.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,598/176,661.75 = 176,661.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,598x = 176,661.75 × 176,661.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,598x = 31,209,373,913.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,209,373,913.06/117,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 265,390.35
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