Finding the Third Proportional to 111,787 and 169,125
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,787 and 169,125 is: 255,872.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,787 : 169,125 = 169,125 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,787/169,125 = 169,125/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,787x = 169,125 × 169,125 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,787x = 28,603,265,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,603,265,625/111,787 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,872.92
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