Finding the Third Proportional to 110,952 and 167,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,952 and 167,844 is: 253,908.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,952 : 167,844 = 167,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,952/167,844 = 167,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,952x = 167,844 × 167,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,952x = 28,171,608,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,171,608,336/110,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,908.07
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