Finding the Third Proportional to 109,324 and 163,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,324 and 163,660 is: 245,001.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,324 : 163,660 = 163,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,324/163,660 = 163,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,324x = 163,660 × 163,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,324x = 26,784,595,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,784,595,600/109,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,001.97
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