Finding the Third Proportional to 112,358 and 175,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,358 and 175,449 is: 273,966.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,358 : 175,449 = 175,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,358/175,449 = 175,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,358x = 175,449 × 175,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,358x = 30,782,351,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,782,351,601/112,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,966.71
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