Finding the Third Proportional to 114,064 and 170,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,064 and 170,120 is: 253,724.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,064 : 170,120 = 170,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,064/170,120 = 170,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,064x = 170,120 × 170,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,064x = 28,940,814,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,940,814,400/114,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,724.35
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