Finding the Third Proportional to 112,124 and 173,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,124 and 173,790 is: 269,371.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,124 : 173,790 = 173,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,124/173,790 = 173,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,124x = 173,790 × 173,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,124x = 30,202,964,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,202,964,100/112,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,371.09
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