Finding the Third Proportional to 113,342 and 166,879
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,342 and 166,879 is: 245,704.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,342 : 166,879 = 166,879 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,342/166,879 = 166,879/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,342x = 166,879 × 166,879 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,342x = 27,848,600,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,848,600,641/113,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,704.16
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