Finding the Third Proportional to 111,323 and 166,985
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,323 and 166,985 is: 250,478.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,323 : 166,985 = 166,985 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,323/166,985 = 166,985/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,323x = 166,985 × 166,985 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,323x = 27,883,990,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,883,990,225/111,323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 250,478.25
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