Finding the Third Proportional to 109,204 and 164,575
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,204 and 164,575 is: 248,021.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,204 : 164,575 = 164,575 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,204/164,575 = 164,575/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,204x = 164,575 × 164,575 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,204x = 27,084,930,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,084,930,625/109,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,021.42
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