Finding the Third Proportional to 109,166 and 163,073
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,166 and 163,073 is: 243,599.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,166 : 163,073 = 163,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,166/163,073 = 163,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,166x = 163,073 × 163,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,166x = 26,592,803,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,592,803,329/109,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243,599.69
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