Finding the Third Proportional to 109,280 and 164,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,280 and 164,696 is: 248,213.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,280 : 164,696 = 164,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,280/164,696 = 164,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,280x = 164,696 × 164,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,280x = 27,124,772,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,124,772,416/109,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,213.51
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