Finding the Third Proportional to 110,726 and 171,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,726 and 171,922 is: 266,939.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,726 : 171,922 = 171,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,726/171,922 = 171,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,726x = 171,922 × 171,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,726x = 29,557,174,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,557,174,084/110,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,939.78
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