Finding the Third Proportional to 110,701 and 175,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,701 and 175,014 is: 276,690.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,701 : 175,014 = 175,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,701/175,014 = 175,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,701x = 175,014 × 175,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,701x = 30,629,900,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,629,900,196/110,701 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,690.37
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