Finding the Third Proportional to 110,435 and 172,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,435 and 172,214 is: 268,553.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,435 : 172,214 = 172,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,435/172,214 = 172,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,435x = 172,214 × 172,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,435x = 29,657,661,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,657,661,796/110,435 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,553.10
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