Finding the Third Proportional to 112,418 and 169,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,418 and 169,365 is: 255,159.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,418 : 169,365 = 169,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,418/169,365 = 169,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,418x = 169,365 × 169,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,418x = 28,684,503,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,684,503,225/112,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,159.34
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