Finding the Third Proportional to 138,387 and 176,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,387 and 176,832 is: 225,957.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,387 : 176,832 = 176,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,387/176,832 = 176,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,387x = 176,832 × 176,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,387x = 31,269,556,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,269,556,224/138,387 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,957.32
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