Finding the Third Proportional to 110,870 and 166,133
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,870 and 166,133 is: 248,941.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,870 : 166,133 = 166,133 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,870/166,133 = 166,133/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,870x = 166,133 × 166,133 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,870x = 27,600,173,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,600,173,689/110,870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,941.77
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