Finding the Third Proportional to 110,344 and 165,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,344 and 165,480 is: 248,166.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,344 : 165,480 = 165,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,344/165,480 = 165,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,344x = 165,480 × 165,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,344x = 27,383,630,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,383,630,400/110,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,166.01
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