Finding the Third Proportional to 110,474 and 165,711
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,474 and 165,711 is: 248,566.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,474 : 165,711 = 165,711 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,474/165,711 = 165,711/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,474x = 165,711 × 165,711 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,474x = 27,460,135,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,460,135,521/110,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,566.50
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