Finding the Third Proportional to 110,874 and 170,685
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,874 and 170,685 is: 262,761.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,874 : 170,685 = 170,685 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,874/170,685 = 170,685/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,874x = 170,685 × 170,685 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,874x = 29,133,369,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,133,369,225/110,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,761.06
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