Finding the Third Proportional to 110,928 and 167,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,928 and 167,808 is: 253,854.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,928 : 167,808 = 167,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,928/167,808 = 167,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,928x = 167,808 × 167,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,928x = 28,159,524,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,159,524,864/110,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,854.08
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