Finding the Third Proportional to 110,722 and 176,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,722 and 176,264 is: 280,603.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,722 : 176,264 = 176,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,722/176,264 = 176,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,722x = 176,264 × 176,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,722x = 31,068,997,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,068,997,696/110,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,603.65
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