Finding the Third Proportional to 110,616 and 166,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,616 and 166,476 is: 250,544.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,616 : 166,476 = 166,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,616/166,476 = 166,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,616x = 166,476 × 166,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,616x = 27,714,258,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,714,258,576/110,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 250,544.75
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