Finding the Third Proportional to 112,114 and 166,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,114 and 166,573 is: 247,485.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,114 : 166,573 = 166,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,114/166,573 = 166,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,114x = 166,573 × 166,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,114x = 27,746,564,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,746,564,329/112,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,485.28
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