Finding the Third Proportional to 110,754 and 167,283
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,754 and 167,283 is: 252,664.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,754 : 167,283 = 167,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,754/167,283 = 167,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,754x = 167,283 × 167,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,754x = 27,983,602,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,983,602,089/110,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252,664.48
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