Finding the Third Proportional to 113,218 and 169,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,218 and 169,854 is: 254,821.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,218 : 169,854 = 169,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,218/169,854 = 169,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,218x = 169,854 × 169,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,218x = 28,850,381,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,850,381,316/113,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,821.51
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