Finding the Third Proportional to 110,430 and 175,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,430 and 175,146 is: 277,787.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,430 : 175,146 = 175,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,430/175,146 = 175,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,430x = 175,146 × 175,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,430x = 30,676,121,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,676,121,316/110,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,787.93
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