Finding the Third Proportional to 110,250 and 174,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,250 and 174,804 is: 277,155.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,250 : 174,804 = 174,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,250/174,804 = 174,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,250x = 174,804 × 174,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,250x = 30,556,438,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,556,438,416/110,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,155.90
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