Finding the Third Proportional to 124,056 and 177,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,056 and 177,192 is: 253,087.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,056 : 177,192 = 177,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,056/177,192 = 177,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,056x = 177,192 × 177,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,056x = 31,397,004,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,397,004,864/124,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,087.35
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