Finding the Third Proportional to 110,694 and 172,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,694 and 172,953 is: 270,229.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,694 : 172,953 = 172,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,694/172,953 = 172,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,694x = 172,953 × 172,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,694x = 29,912,740,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,912,740,209/110,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 270,229.10
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