Finding the Third Proportional to 110,918 and 166,323
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,918 and 166,323 is: 249,403.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,918 : 166,323 = 166,323 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,918/166,323 = 166,323/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,918x = 166,323 × 166,323 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,918x = 27,663,340,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,663,340,329/110,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,403.53
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