Finding the Third Proportional to 110,730 and 259,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,730 and 259,956 is: 610,287.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,730 : 259,956 = 259,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,730/259,956 = 259,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,730x = 259,956 × 259,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,730x = 67,577,121,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,577,121,936/110,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 610,287.38
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