Finding the Third Proportional to 109,148 and 163,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,148 and 163,052 is: 243,577.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,148 : 163,052 = 163,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,148/163,052 = 163,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,148x = 163,052 × 163,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,148x = 26,585,954,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,585,954,704/109,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243,577.11
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