Finding the Third Proportional to 110,790 and 173,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,790 and 173,574 is: 271,937.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,790 : 173,574 = 173,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,790/173,574 = 173,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,790x = 173,574 × 173,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,790x = 30,127,933,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,127,933,476/110,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,937.30
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