Finding the Third Proportional to 118,263 and 172,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 118,263 and 172,993 is: 253,051.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,263 : 172,993 = 172,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,263/172,993 = 172,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,263x = 172,993 × 172,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,263x = 29,926,578,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,926,578,049/118,263 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,051.06
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