Finding the Third Proportional to 112,154 and 166,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,154 and 166,612 is: 247,512.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,154 : 166,612 = 166,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,154/166,612 = 166,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,154x = 166,612 × 166,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,154x = 27,759,558,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,759,558,544/112,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,512.87
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