Finding the Third Proportional to 112,408 and 169,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,408 and 169,354 is: 255,148.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,408 : 169,354 = 169,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,408/169,354 = 169,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,408x = 169,354 × 169,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,408x = 28,680,777,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,680,777,316/112,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,148.90
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