Finding the Third Proportional to 112,774 and 267,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,774 and 267,166 is: 632,926.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,774 : 267,166 = 267,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,774/267,166 = 267,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,774x = 267,166 × 267,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,774x = 71,377,671,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,377,671,556/112,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,926.66
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