Finding the Third Proportional to 110,005 and 165,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,005 and 165,250 is: 248,239.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,005 : 165,250 = 165,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,005/165,250 = 165,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,005x = 165,250 × 165,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,005x = 27,307,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,307,562,500/110,005 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,239.28
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