Finding the Third Proportional to 118,555 and 177,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 118,555 and 177,836 is: 266,759.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,555 : 177,836 = 177,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,555/177,836 = 177,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,555x = 177,836 × 177,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,555x = 31,625,642,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,625,642,896/118,555 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,759.25
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