Finding the Third Proportional to 112,770 and 267,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,770 and 267,156 is: 632,901.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,770 : 267,156 = 267,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,770/267,156 = 267,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,770x = 267,156 × 267,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,770x = 71,372,328,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,372,328,336/112,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,901.73
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