Finding the Third Proportional to 111,518 and 167,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,518 and 167,311 is: 251,017.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,518 : 167,311 = 167,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,518/167,311 = 167,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,518x = 167,311 × 167,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,518x = 27,992,970,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,992,970,721/111,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,017.51
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