Finding the Third Proportional to 113,910 and 266,145
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,910 and 266,145 is: 621,834.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,910 : 266,145 = 266,145 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,910/266,145 = 266,145/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,910x = 266,145 × 266,145 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,910x = 70,833,161,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,833,161,025/113,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,834.44
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