Finding the Third Proportional to 130,564 and 176,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,564 and 176,162 is: 237,684.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,564 : 176,162 = 176,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,564/176,162 = 176,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,564x = 176,162 × 176,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,564x = 31,033,050,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,033,050,244/130,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,684.59
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