Finding the Third Proportional to 110,540 and 175,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,540 and 175,301 is: 278,002.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,540 : 175,301 = 175,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,540/175,301 = 175,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,540x = 175,301 × 175,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,540x = 30,730,440,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,730,440,601/110,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,002.90
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