Finding the Third Proportional to 110,596 and 165,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,596 and 165,894 is: 248,841
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,596 : 165,894 = 165,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,596/165,894 = 165,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,596x = 165,894 × 165,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,596x = 27,520,819,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,520,819,236/110,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,841
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