Finding the Third Proportional to 117,656 and 176,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,656 and 176,752 is: 265,530.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,656 : 176,752 = 176,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,656/176,752 = 176,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,656x = 176,752 × 176,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,656x = 31,241,269,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,241,269,504/117,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 265,530.61
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