Finding the Third Proportional to 110,766 and 167,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,766 and 167,471 is: 253,205.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,766 : 167,471 = 167,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,766/167,471 = 167,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,766x = 167,471 × 167,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,766x = 28,046,535,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,046,535,841/110,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,205.28
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