Finding the Third Proportional to 111,810 and 166,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,810 and 166,193 is: 247,027.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,810 : 166,193 = 166,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,810/166,193 = 166,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,810x = 166,193 × 166,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,810x = 27,620,113,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,620,113,249/111,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,027.22
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