Finding the Third Proportional to 114,496 and 168,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,496 and 168,431 is: 247,772.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,496 : 168,431 = 168,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,496/168,431 = 168,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,496x = 168,431 × 168,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,496x = 28,369,001,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,369,001,761/114,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,772.86
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