Finding the Third Proportional to 112,758 and 267,133
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,758 and 267,133 is: 632,860.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,758 : 267,133 = 267,133 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,758/267,133 = 267,133/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,758x = 267,133 × 267,133 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,758x = 71,360,039,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,360,039,689/112,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,860.10
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