Finding the Third Proportional to 110,621 and 260,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,621 and 260,027 is: 611,222.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,621 : 260,027 = 260,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,621/260,027 = 260,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,621x = 260,027 × 260,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,621x = 67,614,040,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,614,040,729/110,621 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 611,222.47
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