Finding the Third Proportional to 118,958 and 170,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 118,958 and 170,984 is: 245,763.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,958 : 170,984 = 170,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,958/170,984 = 170,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,958x = 170,984 × 170,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,958x = 29,235,528,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,235,528,256/118,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,763.45
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