Finding the Third Proportional to 112,012 and 170,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,012 and 170,358 is: 259,095.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,012 : 170,358 = 170,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,012/170,358 = 170,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,012x = 170,358 × 170,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,012x = 29,021,848,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,021,848,164/112,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,095.88
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