Finding the Third Proportional to 113,416 and 169,023
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,416 and 169,023 is: 251,893.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,416 : 169,023 = 169,023 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,416/169,023 = 169,023/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,416x = 169,023 × 169,023 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,416x = 28,568,774,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,568,774,529/113,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,893.69
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