Finding the Third Proportional to 110,410 and 156,079
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,410 and 156,079 is: 220,638.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,410 : 156,079 = 156,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,410/156,079 = 156,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,410x = 156,079 × 156,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,410x = 24,360,654,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,360,654,241/110,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,638.11
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