Finding the Third Proportional to 111,020 and 169,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,020 and 169,311 is: 258,207.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,020 : 169,311 = 169,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,020/169,311 = 169,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,020x = 169,311 × 169,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,020x = 28,666,214,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,666,214,721/111,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,207.66
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