Finding the Third Proportional to 109,346 and 163,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,346 and 163,449 is: 244,321.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,346 : 163,449 = 163,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,346/163,449 = 163,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,346x = 163,449 × 163,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,346x = 26,715,575,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,715,575,601/109,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,321.47
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