Finding the Third Proportional to 111,110 and 158,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,110 and 158,776 is: 226,890.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,110 : 158,776 = 158,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,110/158,776 = 158,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,110x = 158,776 × 158,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,110x = 25,209,818,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,209,818,176/111,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,890.63
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