Finding the Third Proportional to 110,880 and 267,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,880 and 267,324 is: 644,499.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,880 : 267,324 = 267,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,880/267,324 = 267,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,880x = 267,324 × 267,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,880x = 71,462,120,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,462,120,976/110,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,499.65
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