Finding the Third Proportional to 112,833 and 169,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,833 and 169,425 is: 254,401.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,833 : 169,425 = 169,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,833/169,425 = 169,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,833x = 169,425 × 169,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,833x = 28,704,830,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,704,830,625/112,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,401.02
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