Finding the Third Proportional to 110,561 and 175,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,561 and 175,350 is: 278,105.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,561 : 175,350 = 175,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,561/175,350 = 175,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,561x = 175,350 × 175,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,561x = 30,747,622,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,747,622,500/110,561 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,105.50
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