Finding the Third Proportional to 110,424 and 167,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,424 and 167,688 is: 254,648.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,424 : 167,688 = 167,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,424/167,688 = 167,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,424x = 167,688 × 167,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,424x = 28,119,265,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,119,265,344/110,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,648.13
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