Finding the Third Proportional to 117,604 and 176,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,604 and 176,672 is: 265,407.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,604 : 176,672 = 176,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,604/176,672 = 176,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,604x = 176,672 × 176,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,604x = 31,212,995,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,212,995,584/117,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 265,407.60
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