Finding the Third Proportional to 109,188 and 163,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,188 and 163,782 is: 245,673
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,188 : 163,782 = 163,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,188/163,782 = 163,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,188x = 163,782 × 163,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,188x = 26,824,543,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,824,543,524/109,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,673
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