Finding the Third Proportional to 112,689 and 168,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,689 and 168,680 is: 252,490.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,689 : 168,680 = 168,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,689/168,680 = 168,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,689x = 168,680 × 168,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,689x = 28,452,942,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,452,942,400/112,689 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252,490.86
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