Finding the Third Proportional to 113,474 and 170,283
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,474 and 170,283 is: 255,532.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,474 : 170,283 = 170,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,474/170,283 = 170,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,474x = 170,283 × 170,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,474x = 28,996,300,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,996,300,089/113,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,532.55
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