Finding the Third Proportional to 110,382 and 174,861
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,382 and 174,861 is: 277,005.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,382 : 174,861 = 174,861 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,382/174,861 = 174,861/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,382x = 174,861 × 174,861 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,382x = 30,576,369,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,576,369,321/110,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,005.03
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