Finding the Third Proportional to 110,594 and 165,891
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,594 and 165,891 is: 248,836.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,594 : 165,891 = 165,891 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,594/165,891 = 165,891/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,594x = 165,891 × 165,891 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,594x = 27,519,823,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,519,823,881/110,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,836.50
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