Finding the Third Proportional to 110,553 and 259,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,553 and 259,881 is: 610,911.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,553 : 259,881 = 259,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,553/259,881 = 259,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,553x = 259,881 × 259,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,553x = 67,538,134,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,538,134,161/110,553 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 610,911.82
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