Finding the Third Proportional to 110,586 and 171,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,586 and 171,513 is: 266,007.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,586 : 171,513 = 171,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,586/171,513 = 171,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,586x = 171,513 × 171,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,586x = 29,416,709,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,416,709,169/110,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,007.53
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