Finding the Third Proportional to 112,099 and 171,433
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,099 and 171,433 is: 262,172.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,099 : 171,433 = 171,433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,099/171,433 = 171,433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,099x = 171,433 × 171,433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,099x = 29,389,273,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,389,273,489/112,099 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,172.49
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