Finding the Third Proportional to 118,749 and 174,981
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Solution
The third proportional to 118,749 and 174,981 is: 257,840.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,749 : 174,981 = 174,981 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,749/174,981 = 174,981/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,749x = 174,981 × 174,981 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,749x = 30,618,350,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,618,350,361/118,749 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,840.91
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