Finding the Third Proportional to 110,228 and 165,099
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,228 and 165,099 is: 247,284.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,228 : 165,099 = 165,099 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,228/165,099 = 165,099/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,228x = 165,099 × 165,099 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,228x = 27,257,679,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,257,679,801/110,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,284.54
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