Finding the Third Proportional to 109,209 and 164,583
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,209 and 164,583 is: 248,034.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,209 : 164,583 = 164,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,209/164,583 = 164,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,209x = 164,583 × 164,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,209x = 27,087,563,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,087,563,889/109,209 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,034.17
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