Finding the Third Proportional to 112,756 and 267,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,756 and 267,128 is: 632,847.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,756 : 267,128 = 267,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,756/267,128 = 267,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,756x = 267,128 × 267,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,756x = 71,357,368,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,357,368,384/112,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,847.64
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