Finding the Third Proportional to 110,780 and 167,490
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,780 and 167,490 is: 253,230.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,780 : 167,490 = 167,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,780/167,490 = 167,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,780x = 167,490 × 167,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,780x = 28,052,900,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,052,900,100/110,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,230.73
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