Finding the Third Proportional to 109,201 and 164,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,201 and 164,570 is: 248,013.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,201 : 164,570 = 164,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,201/164,570 = 164,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,201x = 164,570 × 164,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,201x = 27,083,284,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,083,284,900/109,201 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,013.16
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