Finding the Third Proportional to 113,310 and 166,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,310 and 166,833 is: 245,638.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,310 : 166,833 = 166,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,310/166,833 = 166,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,310x = 166,833 × 166,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,310x = 27,833,249,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,833,249,889/113,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,638.07
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