Finding the Third Proportional to 118,677 and 178,039
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Solution
The third proportional to 118,677 and 178,039 is: 267,093.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,677 : 178,039 = 178,039 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,677/178,039 = 178,039/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,677x = 178,039 × 178,039 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,677x = 31,697,885,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,697,885,521/118,677 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,093.75
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