Finding the Third Proportional to 177,116 and 263,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,116 and 263,166 is: 391,022.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,116 : 263,166 = 263,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,116/263,166 = 263,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,116x = 263,166 × 263,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,116x = 69,256,343,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,256,343,556/177,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,022.51
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