Finding the Third Proportional to 110,618 and 170,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,618 and 170,124 is: 261,640.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,618 : 170,124 = 170,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,618/170,124 = 170,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,618x = 170,124 × 170,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,618x = 28,942,175,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,942,175,376/110,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,640.74
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