Finding the Third Proportional to 110,518 and 166,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,518 and 166,698 is: 251,436.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,518 : 166,698 = 166,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,518/166,698 = 166,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,518x = 166,698 × 166,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,518x = 27,788,223,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,788,223,204/110,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,436.18
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