Finding the Third Proportional to 110,424 and 172,197
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,424 and 172,197 is: 268,526.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,424 : 172,197 = 172,197 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,424/172,197 = 172,197/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,424x = 172,197 × 172,197 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,424x = 29,651,806,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,651,806,809/110,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,526.83
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