Finding the Third Proportional to 112,553 and 265,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,553 and 265,687 is: 627,167.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,553 : 265,687 = 265,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,553/265,687 = 265,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,553x = 265,687 × 265,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,553x = 70,589,581,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,589,581,969/112,553 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 627,167.49
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