Finding the Third Proportional to 110,902 and 170,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,902 and 170,466 is: 262,021.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,902 : 170,466 = 170,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,902/170,466 = 170,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,902x = 170,466 × 170,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,902x = 29,058,657,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,058,657,156/110,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,021.04
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