Finding the Third Proportional to 113,924 and 266,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,924 and 266,180 is: 621,921.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,924 : 266,180 = 266,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,924/266,180 = 266,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,924x = 266,180 × 266,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,924x = 70,851,792,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,851,792,400/113,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,921.57
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