Finding the Third Proportional to 112,813 and 169,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,813 and 169,244 is: 253,902.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,813 : 169,244 = 169,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,813/169,244 = 169,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,813x = 169,244 × 169,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,813x = 28,643,531,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,643,531,536/112,813 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,902.76
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