Finding the Third Proportional to 121,296 and 173,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,296 and 173,687 is: 248,707.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,296 : 173,687 = 173,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,296/173,687 = 173,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,296x = 173,687 × 173,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,296x = 30,167,173,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,167,173,969/121,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,707.08
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