Finding the Third Proportional to 114,550 and 168,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,550 and 168,392 is: 247,541.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,550 : 168,392 = 168,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,550/168,392 = 168,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,550x = 168,392 × 168,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,550x = 28,355,865,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,355,865,664/114,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,541.39
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