Finding the Third Proportional to 114,326 and 169,835
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,326 and 169,835 is: 252,295.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,326 : 169,835 = 169,835 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,326/169,835 = 169,835/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,326x = 169,835 × 169,835 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,326x = 28,843,927,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,843,927,225/114,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252,295.43
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