Finding the Third Proportional to 110,560 and 175,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,560 and 175,348 is: 278,101.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,560 : 175,348 = 175,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,560/175,348 = 175,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,560x = 175,348 × 175,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,560x = 30,746,921,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,746,921,104/110,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,101.67
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