Finding the Third Proportional to 110,910 and 156,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,910 and 156,213 is: 220,020.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,910 : 156,213 = 156,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,910/156,213 = 156,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,910x = 156,213 × 156,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,910x = 24,402,501,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,402,501,369/110,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,020.75
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