Finding the Third Proportional to 113,634 and 169,803
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,634 and 169,803 is: 253,736.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,634 : 169,803 = 169,803 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,634/169,803 = 169,803/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,634x = 169,803 × 169,803 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,634x = 28,833,058,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,833,058,809/113,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,736.20
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