Finding the Third Proportional to 108,708 and 164,593.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,708 and 164,593.50 is: 249,209.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,708 : 164,593.50 = 164,593.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,708/164,593.50 = 164,593.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,708x = 164,593.50 × 164,593.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,708x = 27,091,020,242.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,091,020,242.25/108,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,209.08
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