Finding the Third Proportional to 154,189 and 176,333
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,189 and 176,333 is: 201,657.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,189 : 176,333 = 176,333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,189/176,333 = 176,333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,189x = 176,333 × 176,333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,189x = 31,093,326,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,093,326,889/154,189 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,657.23
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