Finding the Third Proportional to 110,720 and 167,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,720 and 167,232 is: 252,587.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,720 : 167,232 = 167,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,720/167,232 = 167,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,720x = 167,232 × 167,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,720x = 27,966,541,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,966,541,824/110,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252,587.99
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