Finding the Third Proportional to 110,920 and 166,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,920 and 166,326 is: 249,408.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,920 : 166,326 = 166,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,920/166,326 = 166,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,920x = 166,326 × 166,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,920x = 27,664,338,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,664,338,276/110,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,408.03
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