Finding the Third Proportional to 111,908 and 173,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,908 and 173,535 is: 269,099.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,908 : 173,535 = 173,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,908/173,535 = 173,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,908x = 173,535 × 173,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,908x = 30,114,396,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,114,396,225/111,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,099.58
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