Finding the Third Proportional to 109,150 and 163,051
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,150 and 163,051 is: 243,569.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,150 : 163,051 = 163,051 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,150/163,051 = 163,051/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,150x = 163,051 × 163,051 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,150x = 26,585,628,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,585,628,601/109,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243,569.66
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