Finding the Third Proportional to 110,852 and 268,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,852 and 268,362 is: 649,678.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,852 : 268,362 = 268,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,852/268,362 = 268,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,852x = 268,362 × 268,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,852x = 72,018,163,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,018,163,044/110,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,678.52
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