Finding the Third Proportional to 112,828 and 165,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,828 and 165,750 is: 243,495.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,828 : 165,750 = 165,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,828/165,750 = 165,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,828x = 165,750 × 165,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,828x = 27,473,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,473,062,500/112,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243,495.08
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