Finding the Third Proportional to 110,448 and 175,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,448 and 175,656 is: 279,362.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,448 : 175,656 = 175,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,448/175,656 = 175,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,448x = 175,656 × 175,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,448x = 30,855,030,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,855,030,336/110,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,362.51
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